Because the chances of successfully concluding a wholesale transaction when you lack experience, knowledge and capital are so infinitesimally small that you’d be better off playing the lottery.  

We specialize in helping investors access opportunities in both residential and commercial markets, leveraging our network and industry knowledge to identify high-potential deals.

If you can critically think, there's enough knowledge on this website to get you started for free.

While trying it out, call their customer service and see how they treat you and how knowledgeable they are on their product.

I wouldn't accuse people that write listings to be knowledgeable in insurance. 

With many advisers there is safety.  

I'm a newbie tooSelf education through books is a conversation between the author (mentor) and you.You'll gain knowledge, connections etc but it takes timeAttending meetups, listening to Youtube videos on subject matter further broadens knowledge base

A knowledgeable real estate agent and property manager with local market expertise can help you navigate neighborhood dynamics, connect you with contractors, and even identify off-market deals that fit your strategy.

This knowledge is key.

By keeping your investments local you may be able to self-manage your properties more easily because you're close-by and already knowledgeable about what's required of you as a landlord.