We are looking to wholesale outside of our chosen market to help build capital for projects within our chosen market (Louisiana) as I have potential deals in other markets and am not confident in how to proceed with them contractually, (don't want to be stuck with a bill I can't handle currently and also want to ensure I'm operating correctly).

In my experiences, I have chosen to lease my own properties, but did have a PM for about 18 months or so, at one point.  

But I’ve found that a well-chosen angle or a unique architectural detail can give guests a mental anchor point.. something that says, “Yes, this is a real place with character.”

Finding which of those strategies works best for you, your goals and interests could help you speed up your investment journey while gaining experience, confidence and eventually expertise in your chosen area. 

I think this approach ensures that every aspect of the chosen location is carefully scrutinized, helping investors make informed decisions.

Hope this helps and its time for all the new investors on the sidelines to get in your chosen market and start making offers!

I'm planning to start an LLC but I'm wondering if I should wait until I have 100% chosen my market so I use the state of that market? 

This can easily happen when the person valuing the property does not account for differences in the subject property and those chosen as comparables.   

Key things to focus on include researching landlord-friendly states, understanding local market trends, and building a reliable team (property manager, realtor, contractor) in your chosen area.

Have you already chosen a market(s) that you're looking to get started in, or are you still evaluating market trends in order to make a decision?