If not, the client gets charged to go get the right parts while we sit and wait for them :-)

From what you mentioned so far I don't see what they are doing other than giving you leads and CRM.

As mentioned in the title, I'm new to real estate investing I'm wondering if there's anyone out there with experience with the co-living strategy using pressurized walls in Las Vegas.

You profit share with them for the first 10 deals (at the higher levels) because they really are right there with you holding your hand, and as I mentioned, doing three way calls, etc. every step of the way.  

As Nicole mentioned I'd try going to local RE Meetups to find other mid term investors in Baltimore. 

So I'm waiting on two others at the moment.

Philly has a ton of opportunity, but since you are new to the area, I would suggest waiting six months before you buy anything there so you can really understand the block construction of the area.

As @Eli Konig mentioned above, going into RE right now without a lot of experience and without knowledge of a local market I think makes TK a decent beginning option.I've been in communication with REI and going through their process right now.

As someone mentioned, the only thing passive about real estate investing is the tax treatment. 

Look for motivated sellers off market and market via cold calling and or direct mail, geofencing, advertising and the like.A good wholesaler is as @Ericka Parrott mentioned, direct to seller, did good underwriting and can deliver an actual "Deal" whether buy and hold or flip.