It also depends what you mean by experienced.

"Also, wholesale deals off of the MLS are typically a waste of time for all parties"This forum is a waste of time because you have a first-time wholesaler arguing back with experienced real estate investors about how to sub to/wholesale a 3-unit, STR, all in different cities deal.

They've experienced a couple of murders I think in STR and some prostitution problems. 

I may not have resources today, but I bring something just as powerful: the willingness to outwork, outlearn, and outlast anyone else in the room.Here’s what I’m focused on:✅ Learning from experienced investors.✅ Building strong relationships and partnerships.✅ Exploring creative ways to get deals done, even without a ton of upfront capital.I know that success in real estate is a team sport.

My point is even some experienced operators doing more extensive/sophisticated value adds are struggling in this market. 

Nothing wrong with partnerships - I have used one to scale way faster than I would have on my own because he brought skills I didn’t have - but if you can do a deal on your own first to get a better understanding of the entire process it may help you identify what you need from a partner and what types of things should be in the operating agreement.As for the operating agreement, be sure you sit down with an experienced attorney who will help go over the dozens of scenarios that may come up and how you would like to handle them. 

My first MF I represented the buyer on I made 100k. for maybe a weeks worth of work. 3. if your going to be looking a more resi style duplex 4 plex a lot of those get listed and having access to the MLS is far superior to any other on line listing service ONE simply because you will be able to talk to the actual LIsting agent not someone paying for leads.And then of course having access to MLS lock box's and not relying on agents.. this is huge.Now if your maybe going to buy one property sometime in the future and you have no interest in learning the RE laws of your state or making any money with transactional real estate then sure.. its a pass.. although I would still recommend the pre license course so you learn the basics  the vocabulary and states unique laws.. knowledge is power in RE.

Not thrilled that it appears to be going up, but glad to know that we aren't the only ones experiencing longer hold times.

Some of those Maryland/DC pages will have experienced investors that can point you in the right direction for local lenders.Hope some of that helps.  

But I know I have all the legal side set up LLC, Business Checking account, Business Credit card, and getting my permit for STR since you need one in Alexandria VA.I just find it really hard to message landlord/apartment complexes/management companies since I'm very experienced and was wondering if anyone could give me advice on what to say and how to go about pitching my business model to landlords.Right now what I email them is along the lines of "I hope this email finds you well.