But that is because he has a proven track record and people trust he knows what he's doing because he has done it so many times. 

You're smart for recognizing the importance of building relationships...very few wholesalers in my area understand this. 

Don't ignore people unless they have proven to be an utter incompetent fool, but in general just listen.

If you look at the most valuable programs, they focus one specific strategy which the coach has personal experience in with proven track record.#2 What about the best focused coaching program that covers Wholesaling.- Yes this is what you can enroll in once you've educated yourself using free BP resources.Hope that helps, I am in Dallas also reach out to me if you need help in getting started..

(I recently saw an article in Forbes talking about the Bay Area’s shifting market) And if you aim to hold properties long term, keep your eyes on towns around the Bay that have had consistent rent growth.Here in my home market of Phoenix, I see investors branching out to places like Austin, Chicago, and even Omaha from what Ive heard because they recognize how trends can shift quickly.

If you consistently analyze properties, recognizing a good deal will be much easier when it shows up.

Invest with syndicators who have a narrow niche and proven track record.For example, if an operator has done 5 or 6 workforce housing value add deals in Dallas, and they are offering a similar deal now, that would be encouraging.if however, their current deal was a brand new luxury Class A building in Charlotte and this was their first acquisition in Charlotte and their first class A deal, as an LP I would pass.Find operators who do one thing and kill it in that space.Find operators who own or have gone full cycle with similar assets in the same market.For example, my firm, Spark Investment Group has a very narrow niche - sub 100 unit MF or BTR in Greenville SC.

Quote from @Kislay Shah: To identify a proficient real estate CPA, investors should prioritize professionals with a proven track record in handling real estate portfolios, transactions, and tax planning. 

The rules are designed to prevent related parties from engaging in exchanges that shift high basis property for low basis property, followed by a sale of the low basis property, effectively "cashing out" without recognizing gain.If you sell a property to a related party as part of a 1031 exchange, both you and the related party must hold the exchanged properties for at least two years following the exchange.

Stay hyperlocal and get a good team in place locally so you can recognize good people when you find them.