I have been to the 3-day and it is a well run event, by professional persons. 

Wholesaling real estate is among the hardest possible ways to start out your professional career. 

You could explore a private note sale but without hard collateral it could be difficult and would come with a discounted buy out.

It sounds like you’ve been doing some serious groundwork with all the reading and research, which is such a strong start to your journey toward FI and retiring by 55.It’s awesome that you’re exploring real estate as an option, even if you’re not completely sold on being a landlord yet.

That said, I'm grateful for the alternatives you present--you're keeping the bottom line in mind, so I appreciate your help in exploring options that achieve the bottom line for the investors. 

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Legal and Regulatory HurdlesReal estate transactions involve legal complexities that can overwhelm newcomers.Solution: Learn about legal requirements early on and seek professional advice when needed.

I am keen to learn from the experiences of seasoned professionals and collaborate with fellow investors who share a passion for real estate.

I attempted to engage in professional discussions with you on here when I did work for RADD and represented them (Dutch) in a professional manner, you had no desire to do so other than to continue to post.   

Professionals find good deals, operates them professionally hopefully providing a profit without you have to deaL with the issues that face a landlord every day.