They cost money, but they also take day to day tasks off of our plate.

You do have to meet the sheriff at the property to change the locks, etc... so again... local is better to accomplish that task. 

My best tips:Wholesaling is more about sales & marketing than about housesBe prepared to work long hours3 must have programs: Callrail, Propstream, a good CRMStay away from shiny objects, FOCUS Dont delegate a task that you haven't yet done yourself - learn it first3 wholesaling podcasts a day Dont take rejection personallyRead, Read, ReadSTAY HUNGRY

As you get more experience keep redoing this task, to make it sharper.Step 3:  "Financially free" and "not have to deploy anymore". 

Yes, I agree underwriting MF is a complex task but if you are doing a piece of of it only...I think it could be helpful for all and lead to small group discussions.

Get ready for a fun adventure.

Even at my lowest valued time ($30hr) I can hire local folks to complete those projects at or below that same labor rate and not have to travel hours to perform the same tasks at or below their professional standard and take longer to do it.

I want to be able to take my future wife on trips and adventures so that we can see the world on our own schedule.I thought these 3 goals were lofty enough and vague enough that I could grow into them, the question was now, how do I move towards these?

Assign specific responsibilities, determine tasks, cover activities to completion, and set up a detailed record or reporting system. 2.

Depends - your first task is how to find distressed homeowners.