I would bolster your point by taking a look at the probability distribution. 

High prices and interest rates will bolster rental demand. 

Bolster your savings.  

Sometimes you can time bank statements right after pay day and bolster your bank account too...

The concept of you plan is solid, I would consider a flip, to bolster the funds for the next Rental, thats what I do, flip 1, buy 2 rentals (if the return is enough) , flip another, and so on,  just be aware of how flipping may affect your tax return.

RooseveltWith that said, please review the link below to get additional tips to help bolster your confidence.https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/01/3...Please give us an update after the 1st deal, so, that your experience can help the next budding wholesaler overcome their fear.Good luck and best wishes with your REI activities.

My goal is to purchase and hold SFR and small MF properties to provide a stream of passive income to further bolster our retirement savings that may allow my wife and I the opportunity to retire 10 to 15 years earlier than what's normally expected (50s instead of 60s perhaps). 

If your confidence is still lagging, learn again where you find yourself weak and bolster your confidence.9.

If I need to accentuate the negative to bolster a short sale case or an REO offer, I can do that just as easily.

How exactly does an operating agreement bolster the LLC?