Go to local meetups, search these forums for people that have mentioned that they do private lending and attend other RE events.

Beyond real estate, I have a background in media production, including event setup, documentary filmmaking, and television production during my time at PBS CET.

I own property and do interior design for rental and investment properties so I stay up to date from my clients and local events I attend through RE associations and meetups which I recommend.

Insurance was really created for catastrophic events (fire, flood, etc) not for small claims.

REI has the finest presentation in the industry in that regard I know when Chris walked me through a few years back I was VERY impressed and I have been around that industry since 2002.. 

You can meet local investors by registering to attend real estate events in your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-events-and-happenings6.

Building a NetworkNew agents struggle to build a network that can provide them with leads and support.Solution: Attend networking events, join professional organizations, and offer value to others.

In the unlikely event that you are the exception that proves the rule, the rare 18 year old who can actually generate a serious income by wholesaling real estate, your day to day will look like the following: - You will door knock, cold call, send mailers, and otherwise create lists of people who are in the most desperate moments of their lives. 

Focus on one strategy, practice analyzing deals, and take consistent small steps like attending events and building relationships.

I know that I will need a good realtor on my team that understands not just the market but the real estate investment industry itself.