Honestly doing a few things at once to set the stage as most mentioned will really help.Getting a grasp on what your financial situation looks like or/needs to be.

Local attorneys will have a better grasp on the process and any specific laws that apply to your county. 

First I’d like to say I’ve enjoyed reading Jay Hinrich’s posts; they’ve helped me get a firmer grasp on real estate investing and I’m grateful for that, and for all the information I’ve learned here. 

In San Diego, the Cohn Restaurant group have a pretty solid grasp on the majority of the more popular restaurants.

@Kiaunte Lester I’d recommend taking time to get a firm grasp on the basics as a first step.

You’ll start to build up a local team and synergies and have a better grasp on whatever local market you choose.The Midwest offers great rental purchases and is very attractive for its growth but not every home wants to live here for the long term.

I need to get a better grasp of how the underwriting works to make these projects profitable. 

While I agree that you may not want to do it forever, after successfully doing it your self you will better understand what needs to be done and it will be easier hiring someone next time as you will have a better grasp as to what needs to be completed, how long it should take, and what you are willing to pay to get it completed.  

Having a solid grasp of the current real estate market will give you a more realistic perspective on your investments to ensure you maximize their potential.

Broadly, wholesaling is about finding a person that is in such a desperate way that they are willing to grasp at the straw that you hand them where you will make a percentage of THEIR profit in the deal, as well as the buyer you sell your deal to , and the property owner will hopefully  make a little money too.