If you're not quite ready to self manage, I'd also meet with 1-2 other property managers just so you feel confident about whatever decision you make.

Zig Ziglar stated the salesperson's expectations have a direct bearing on the prospect's response so go in to each call with confidence (not cocky) and expect that the other person will want to talk to you. 

Wholesaling can be a bit of a different beast compared to buy-and-hold strategies, but with your background, I'm confident you’ll pick it up quickly.I’d be more than happy to share some insights from my own experience in wholesaling or answer any questions you might have.

That’s one reason my realtor is pretty confident in the 1600-1700 range.

There's no shortage of people who have made it work with less going for them than you have so I'm confident you can find a way.

If 5 years hit and I still had the property, I'm fairly confident I could negotiate an extension with them.

Often, smaller developers who are not owner-operators miss out on potential value, and establishing connections with them can open up profitable opportunities.Looking back, I can confidently state that relationships and networking have played a crucial role in my achievements.

Following David Green's Core 4 strategy (realtor, contractor, property manager, and lender) gives confidence to invest anywhere.

@Larry CersosimoDetermine your goals, and be confident with your financial situation! 

Ideally I just want to start with one flip to gain experience and confidence.