Really good wholesalers can offer buyers opportunities on terms as cash offers do not always solve the sellers problem.These are some things that make up a good wholesaler.

But there are plenty of us that have success without doing a course first.

There are plenty of video reviews and Bigger Pockets comments on his website if you scroll to the bottom.

Plenty of roofstock reviews on BP.

Plenty of successful investors started right where you are.

As you indicated you have plenty of options to start.

There are certainly some things to learn along the way, but you'll figure it out as you go just like we all do.There are plenty of folks here that would be happy to help for free - including me.

It's hard to say offer amount without knowing the rehab part since that could blow this out the water.  

Markets like Texas (San Antonio or Dallas) or North Carolina (Charlotte) could offer better cash flow with lower costs.

Id keep looking if it was not an approved short sale ( even an approved short sale takes a very very long time and theres no guarantee that you will even close on the house after months of waiting). q1)There are plenty of non traditional lenders that could offer you construction financing if the numbers make sense but it will cost you with points and a higher rate.