Look for areas with high rental demand, good schools, convenient amenities, and potential for property value growth. 

Does the seller need to know of the true buyer of the house and if so how do they not find out about me bumping up the price?

We have bought off the MLS, off market direct to seller, but haven't bought anything via wholesaler.

My idea is to build a mini village with modern cabins, but I'm unsure about its demand, worthiness as an investment, and associated risks.Here are some specifics:Investment Capital: I have $500K of my own and access to an additional $1 million from investors.Location: New Jersey, where I currently reside.Investment Goals: My primary goal is to generate cash flow through short term rental.Project Idea: I'm considering building a mini village with modern cabins.I would greatly appreciate insights from experienced professionals in the community on the following:Demand: Do you think a mini village with modern cabins would be in demand in the New Jersey area?

It will be certainly interesting to see its effects upon the demand for space in the coming years. https://apnews.com/article/samsung-chips-computer-semiconduc...

Personally, I think it could be a great marketing plan for sellers if they purposely advertise to VA buyers and offer to cover the funding fee. 

If investing in Southern California proves to be challenging due to high costs, it may be worth considering other markets outside the state that offer lower entry barriers, high rental demand, and favorable regulations for investors.

So you will have plenty of high demand rental opportunities. 

Don't overcomplicate seller financing.In a conversation with my Mobiel Home Mover, I told him I got another Manufactured Home Community under contract with seller financing and 0% down.

Build this skill, and I promise you'll come across deals in your area worth wholesaling, and you'll learn about the market and RE by speaking to sellers/investors.