That said, it's surprising to see a lack of diverse competition in this space.

I would be more concerned with the lack of communication, especially if it is out of the norm for the company you are using. 

Continue wholesaling to generate additional cash flow and partner with investors who lack deal-finding expertise.

I'm utilizing a DSCR loan due to my current lack of reported income.

@Ray HageI agree as I would stay away from condos as between special assessments and increase of fees, what is the risk vs reward.Many of these buildings are run by people who are not property managers or have development experience and lack the knowledge to properly run the propertyAlso many don’t realize that on older buildings your initial estimate will be 30-50% less once the work starts, especially on older concrete buildings that are susceptible to deterioration due to the weather in these areas (especially the salt)

I know 2 of them personally.I've also been looking for meet ups around real estate investing here in Michigan and also noticed a lack of networking opportunities as well.

If you bring the missing skills to the table, you both win and you will learn what you feel you are lacking now.Use the calculators on BP to get you focused on deals and see what works and what does not work. 

Frankly I considered cancelling within my first 3 months, but from my own frustration I realized it was to my own fault and not due to lack of customer support.

And not for lack of grinding looking every day.

The future of housing scarcity, population growth or lack thereof, industry growth or lack thereof, tax rules, landlord/tenant laws all will play a more pivotal role; do you think population growth in 1974 has a factor on your REI success, or population growth in 2025-2035?