If you can buy all your kitchen appliances at once and ask for an extra discount or at least free delivery & installation, that's great too.

Can you please point me to some CREI networking groups in the DFW area?

I have also purchased using Real Wealth Network, and they do a much better job of vetting the local markets and providers and will stop recommending any providers or vendors if investors are giving poor feedback. 

If you're considering such investments in areas like Omaha, Austin, San Antonio, Chicago, or Phoenix, I'd be happy to leverage my experience and network to assist you further.Best of luck with your investing journey!

Going to networking events to network with Realtors, Mortgage, Title etc all helps. 

Bigger Pockets is a great place for education and networking. 

and NO, I am not part of the 99 percent of bad wholesalers who will be out of business as you implied because I have a huge network of direct buyers.

One area I recognize I’m lacking in is networking.

A better approach is to network with other experienced passive investors and review the offering together. 

Which ever market you choose build a team and spend time connecting, networking.