Think of them more as a partner in assisting you meet your goals.

You'll have to ditch the seller financing and have skin in the game.Freddie also requires that borrowers meet minimum financial strength requirements (IE - liquid assets equal to 9 month's P&I [bare minimum], net worth greater than or equal to loan amount [bare minimum], FICO>=680). 

When I ask others at my local meet ups they just reply with "I've been doing it for a while" or "lots of practice."

Specifically:Licensed and Insured Contractors:Strong experience in fix-and-flip projects is preferred.Proven track record for meeting deadlines and staying within budget.Interested in building a long-term working relationship.Real Estate Agents:Knowledgeable about properties in Chattanooga and surrounding areas.Skilled in identifying high ROI opportunities for fix-and-flip projects.Open to partnering with an investor for repeat business.If you or someone you know is a great fit, please comment below or send me a direct message.

They have a monthly meet up.

Finally my third piece of advice for getting started on wholesaling would be to meet cash buyers like myself and add them to a list of cash buyers.

You can meet local investors by registering to attend real estate events in your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-events-and-happenings6.

I’m interested in networking and meeting up as well. 

You need an income that meets three requirements:Rents increase faster than inflation to offset constantly rising prices.It must be reliable; it continues even during economic downturns.It must last throughout your lifetime.These are all long-term requirements, so the current interest rates are not the major issue.

I should be meeting with him soon.