My goals this year is to start wholesaling ( at least 4-6 contracts) and potentially 1 flip property.

For illustration purposes perhaps that technique would be more accepted when you are a vendor mowing a lawn or clearing out junk as a one time engagement but as a property manager there are significantly more pitfalls and potential instances of liability exposure.

@Christian Weber You will have potential due on sale risks, even though small.

If you're starting early - say in your 20's - and have a job you like that has potential to make a reasonable income, you really don't have to do anything more than literally buy some decent quality homes and keep them rented, and it can be even easier if you just get a good PM and turn it over to them.

Acquired duplex at 66% ARV, renovated for max potential.

We acquired this duplex at a remarkable 66% of its after-repair value, investing in a full renovation to maximize its potential.

Curious about potentially investing some of our tenant security deposits in CD's.

You will gain attention if you put your listing on the MLS as @Celine Crestin mentioned, but you will also likely incur significant lease up fees, potentially on both sides (listing and showing).  

I'm looking at potentially moving/investing in that area

Since they are solely transaction based and don't have to deal with tenants after they move in:1) Many are only interested in getting their commission and moving on2) Many think they are doing everyone a favor by working with a lease client, because they could be making so much more working on sales transactions3) Many complain about screening processes as they only see them as:---Potentially costing them their commission if their client isn't approved or finds something else during the process---Slowing down their commission payment4) NEVER allow an agent to screen a leasing prospect as they have a conflict of interest!