If you do have money to invest in your wholesaling business, then you can pull lists from Prop Stream or List Source and skip trace them, use bandit signs, social media advertising, Google/Bing ads, Direct Mail, etc.

@Mark Taleon, first off get a local lawyer who specializes in real estate!

We are newer to the real estate world and looking to connect with local investors, and for off market deals from wholesalers.

I'm sure it can be done, but you will definitely have to hire from the local talent pool which is awfully shallow. 

Success requires thorough screening, clear boundaries, budgeting, networking, and staying informed about local rental laws, and market trends.Good luck!

There are small local banks that will offer loan products for such properties, you would have to call around and see (small banks with about 5-10 branches often work best in my experience). 

They can pinpoint the issue and get your garage back in action fast.I found a local guy in Portland who seems legit: https://portlanddoorsandlocksguy.com/.

Any other local industries with short term employment?

@Rena Nuneza Are you still investing in the local area?

So, here at the 6 month check in, here are the things I've been doing since January 2024: *Anchored everything to my WHY, including the motivations and long-term strategy *Joined a local REI group hosted by my church*Researched tax lien investing in Harford County, MD and decided to not play in that space this year*Read a few REI books (Rich Dad Poor Dad, One Rental At A Time, Building Wealth One House at a Time, Wealth Without Cash, Building Real Estate Wealth in a Changing Market)*Subscribed to a bunch of good YouTube channels (BP, ORAAT, Ken McElroy, Coach Carson...)