Also, off-market opportunities can be a great way to find deals that fit specific investment strategies.

She promised she would have her Supervisor call me (she was so rude you think she had gotten ripped off not me).

I’m also interested in the Louisville market - given the SF Bay Area (where I live) is too pricey for a newbie like me to start off in - and I travel to Louisville several times a year for work.

Dan first off congratulations for taking the plunge and getting started. 

I am considering selling units off as they come available as co-op's.

First off, the Design Boards.

By the time you do that 4-5 times you should be able to have a paid off home or excess funds to invest in other assets.

do you acquire these properties off the MLS ?  

You’re off to a great start!

Just know that it is a "no days off" kind of business and very mechanical.I would suggest documenting your process via video so that eventually you can bring people on to replace the different hats you will be wearing.Keep in mind of these 5 components of any wholesale business.lead generation, deal sourcing, underwriting, marketing, transaction coordination.