I can see the benefit of having a license as a rehabber, but initially felt that having a license AND wholesaling would be a disadvantage, thinking I'd have to stop my wholesaling business. 

It can't be with properties held in a LLC which is one of the major disadvantages of using such a legal entity. 

You can find this well discussed here, and it isn’t at all clear that a single person, single property LLC offers any real advantagethat outweighs the disadvantages and hassle but you can simply create the entity, file with the state and route all bills and admin through the business bank account.

Any advantages/disadvantages to looking on Zillow?

WOW, how are women disadvantaged in real estate investing? 

That might be an advantage but could just as easily be a disadvantage.

We provide safety by utilizing the US Government's HUD's (Housing & Urban Development Department) Section 8 program, specifically the Housing Choice Voucher Program, which subsidizes the rents of disadvantaged families.

What is the advantage and disadvantage of going with a Turnkey company?

You have already shown considerable accommodation, but it seems that it may have been to your disadvantage.

@Roland Chan There are many ways to invest in real estate if you cannot find investment properties in your area:1) Invest out of state2) Become a private lender3) Invest in REITs (as you mentioned)4) Become a note investorSearch on the Bigger Pockets search area for each of these topics (I might be forgetting some) to find out more information and discussions regarding advantages and disadvantages.