Also, yes.If you don't like doing it, that's understandable.

Start by deepening your understanding of CRE fundamentals, including net operating income (NOI), cap rates, and lease structures like triple net (NNN).

I’ve recently finished reading J Scott’s “The Book On Flipping Houses” and found it to be extremely helpful in understanding most aspects of a fix and flip project.

Some local lenders familiar with Gainesville’s market (from what I’ve read in Bloomberg) like SunState Federal Credit Union and Ameris Bank have been mentioned favorably latley and might be a bit more flexible if they understand the repositioning story behind your property.

.: I am trying to learn and understand... someone told me that its not just size of the home or level of the flip that determines profit, and that in some markets, what is considered a typical profit is 300k based on the 70% ARV formula.

Understanding what a good deal looks like.

After researching the basics, I am looking forward to understanding the realistic steps in concluding a first deal.

At best, wholesaling may require that you obtain a minimal understanding and experience in these three “foundations”.Look, I wish you luck in your endeavor, and I sincerely hope you end up in the 1% that find wholesaling  to be a profitable business.  

You don't need to know everything to get started; you need a foundation to build on, and the rest will come through experience and then refining your education.You can build a basic understanding of investing in 3-6 months.

Many real estate agents dabble in property management without fully understanding the complexities involved, making it risky to work with them.