They are the big players and until you have more of a presence or multiple properties, a website isn't needed.

It is class C-/D+. 

Highly leveraged players will get knocked out first, large players with deep pockets will weather the storm and will start to acquire the excess supply.I had a very interesting conversation with a guy who's job it is to crunche numbers for REITs and pension funds - they will go all across the country for a solid 3% ROI.

The wholesaler is a key player on your team it sounds like. 

I join an apartment mentoring group and got around the players.

I will put the excess cash in a safe product (CD, Money Market account, etc.), so you don’t risk your funds and can access them when you find your next property. 2.

They will also know who some property managers are that work in those C/D areas because they have listings in those areas.

It has been replaced by a Closing Disclosure (CD). 

The 2 big players which I consider my main competition currently have their hands full.

I'm sure you'll meet a few key players and make referrals there.