Unfortunately, every state and every locality has different laws and what works in one location doesn't always work in others, so you have to be very careful about the 'free' advice that is given in online forums. 

I’m new to the field, but I’m eager to learn, connect, and grow with like-minded individuals who have experience or are also just starting out.I’ve always been drawn to entrepreneurship, and wholesaling real estate caught my attention as a great way to build a business while helping others find investment opportunities.

If you don't care about income and are more of a capital gain kind of guy, prices are already high (as you noticed) and there's plenty of land available to buy so I'm not sure how much is left in the tank.

Build a team of professionals, prepare your finances, and carefully select a property near high-demand areas like hospitals or corporate hubs.

I like that lawn and snow removal is taken care of in an association, but dislike that expense each month. 

Higher-quality areas attract tenants who are more reliable and tend to take better care of the property.

My advice is to tread carefully.

My experience with S8: There is a reasonably strong correlation between S8 tenants and tenants that do not take care of a rental property. 

Is this pocket a value oriented area (most sq ft per dollar of rent) or will they care more about proximity to highways, retail, walkability?  

I pay attention to local amenities like shops, parks, and restaurants, because they make the area more appealing to tenants.