Any recommendations on local networks or specific methods that have worked for you?

If you want to scale using the BRRRR method I could send you a list of properties in terrible Philadelphia neighborhoods where you could easily complete the BRRRR and yes, you could theoretically "scale".

You can also use the Enemy Method to check the rates of your competitors.

I am the only real estate investor with my bookkeeper and at first she thought this was a little overboard but once she started setting rules in Quickbooks to simplify her work she quickly realized how simple this method makes things.

I see you mentioned the BRRR method, here's a nice breakdown of it here on Bigger Pockets.   

I decided I’d find another method. 

One of the methods I plan to utilize is to list the space on craigslist.

The BEST method for real estate investing is very simple: increase earnings, reduce expenditures, save, and invest from your own funds.You should focus on increasing earnings and learning how to manage your budget.

Your problem is probably your method of wholesaling. 

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