I prefer a balance between cash flow and capital appreciation.  

I’m definitely interested in learning more about investing as well—wholesaling seems like a great starting point to build capital.

We didn't need to rehab except for a couple units when they became empty and we used cash flow (so no additional capital needed).The rents are now $10,700/mo and we are cash flowing well. 

Like right now funding land flippers in rural CO.. and that is a spectacular  market for us.. have not gone vertical. then you can go to private money like Builders Capital  Peers of mine in the industry dont care for them.

I worked with a handyman and my lender Dayton Capital of Dayton Ohio.  

Living in the property for two years likely allowed you to claim the capital gains exclusion... up to $250K for singles or $500K if married.

So you can think of it as wholesaling without the capital or willingness to close is under legal attack (in SOME states), while wholesaling without the capital $ and intent is no problem. 

Much more difficult to raise EQUITY capital through partners 3.

If pref equity's original capital contribution is returned in full, common equity may or may not have their original capital contribution returned in full.

reality is you need capital to start once you get a track record things can change.but its going to be very difficult to find folks that front 100% to you starting out.