Any ideas on how to find someone like this in Seattle or do you know anyone who will player/coach a couple small reno projects with me?

Find some of the true players in that market.  

I have 12 rentals total but he is a much bigger player than myself in town.I believe he has 13 or so available for rent at the moment at the link below.www.lhpwichita.comSure I don't mind meeting.

Another point is that once you become a player in a geographical area - people bring deals to you before they come on the market since they know you are active.  

Not sure wholesaling or bird dogging houses has that kind of income potential I suppose it does for the top players...  

@Kyle H Find out what the big players are not bidding on and go after those deals. 

Because of professions, much like yours, Airbnb has become a big player in the short term rental market.

Strip Malls, Casinos, Film Studios, Production Houses, Schools, Tech Companies, Start-ups and even Vacation Resorts, Apartment Complexes and even islands).  

We are looking for guidance and advice from entrepreneurs like us that have already "learned the ropes" in order to become real players in this arena.  

Look at the multifamily investing associations to find those players and work out your google fu from there.