Your deal finder (agent/wholesaler)3.

Finding the right realtor/wholesaler can be a huge advantage, especially someone who knows the local market trends and can spot areas with hidden potential.

Start networking with wholesalers for more opportunities in your home area.

Are you having more success sourcing off-market properties, or do you focus on distressed opportunities through agents or wholesalers?

You need to have sources (agents, wholesalers, GCs) that bring you opportunity that they have mined and they are bringing it to you cause they know you buy.To the vendors of the industry: Agents, Wholesalers, GCs, PMs, what have you...you are nothing until you buy something, until then you are window shopping. 

Partnering with a wholesaler sounds fine, but check the real estate licensing laws in your state before bringing a buyer for a commission.You might consider getting your real estate agent's license and legitimately earn what your skills, drive, and experience truly command. exactly wholesaling or bird dogging is not a life time or long time occupation  RE sales can be lifetime and if your any good at it at about year 10 you should be getting all your sales from referrals and such.

I'm an investor, agent, and wholesaler in Sacramento.

However, if you’re interested in a very specific type of property and a specific type of sub-market, it will be very difficult to find a wholesaler that meets your needs. 

•Built a strong network of investors, agents, and wholesalers.

Thank you all for your inputs and help...I'm a wholesaler and do fix and flip as well as rental so I'm familiar with doing my due diligence...