One thing I would suggest is if you start getting some consistent bookings do not jack your prices up over 15% as a new listing.

It is consistently ranks in the top 5 areas for real estate investing for a reason. 

If you consistently analyze properties, recognizing a good deal will be much easier when it shows up.

The successful wholesalers are the ones that are direct with the seller and have done an analysis on the deal to show it can be a successful investment (always double check with your own)totally agree, I would add the don't act sketchy and present their available homes in a consistent/professional manner to buyers. 

I'm from Long Island, NY starting my journey in Real Estate.   

Consistency is the key to success. 

I have pulled a permit for removing a fireplace, but probably would not have but I had a significant remodel going with permits and did not want hassle of him making an issue of removing the fireplace (the inspection for fireplace removal consisted of only verifying gas cap was in visible location, he did not even spray it).

If you consistently analyze properties, recognizing a good deal will be much easier when it shows up.

That typically puts your rent to sales price around .75-.8 ish give or take but these areas tend to appreciate more consistently from what I've seen and the rental clientele is more consistent. 

Reason I ask is in note investing it is actually usually pretty difficult to lose money consistently, thus the questions.