Despite the extra requirements we had plenty of showing and very little vacancy. 

I hold a w-2 job currently and considering transitioning to holding some properties.

That does not require employment or job seasoning instead it uses the rents to qualify and you can take out up to 80% LTV cash.Use the cash to put down on the next 1-2 or more properties as long as the other properties are debt servicing themselves it opens up more opportuities to buy more future assets and increase your passice income.  

Consider population trends, job growth, and economic stability in these areas.2.

Vitaliy, gave you solid advice and did a good job of explaining some of the key issues.

Also, if I pay contractors using a credit card, am I still required to send them a 1099-NEC?

Quote from @Kmsuea Abdei: This used to be a state requirement, some states required it, and some brokerages required it.

Don’t quit your day job.

Quote from @Donnie Jones: The harsh truth is that wholesaling is a job, not a means of investing.

There is a ring camera system that has a job site security package as well some of my investors use for their projects do not have internet it works off cellular connection.