So far I've taken notes on defining your target market, what questions to answer about that area, the types of flips there are in 3 basic categories, financing options, how to farm for leads, renovations to consider, what type of contractor to look for, how to find them, and how to properly communicate with them.  

Is there someone on this forum who would be willing to walk/talk me through this process, or provide the education that would properly teach me the in and out of wholesaling? 

I suspect you are a minimum of a few years from having positive cash flow when properly allocating for all expenses.  

Tucson proper should have about 32,400 units. 

Having zero money to out down means you don't have the self control to use money properly.

Units in Cleveland do well too, but I personally wouldn't buy an STR in Cleveland proper until this legislation gets sorted out. 

Youll find some in Takoma Park (rent control in the city limits so be aware of that) then in DC proper.

Give them notice rent is increasing by 10%, or whatever you think you can increase it to with repairs, with proper notice.

If you have a recorded mortgage and the county did not properly notify you about the tax sale, then the tax deed can legally be voided.I would get a copy of the tax collectors file and see if there is any mention of your recorded mortgage.I would talk to the tax collector and see what the story is and then inform your attorney.

Provide proper notice of non-renewal near the end of the lease term and then sell when they move out.