So on top of finding someone that can do it, you may have to have to give your client a dose of reality.There is of course the option of finding a lender that'll look at her credit and give her a game plan to fix it.

I'm pretty new to the game and I'm wondering how much of the challenge I should take a hands on approach in... 

It's a numbers game as to how many actually close.  

I am not an agent and I don't have any "skin in the game", but there are a few properties out there that could work for somebody that has cash and time.

And For Brandon it would take him all day to drive and take a Ferry I can pick him up and be there in 30 minutes  .. got to love the time machines....

Just be wary that playing spreads in such a market is often like a game of hot potato.

Are there any seasoned wholesale investors willing to school me to the game?

Using leverage or other peoples money (OPM) is the name of the game.

Those that know how to "play the game" can drag things out for 2-3 months before you get your property back!

Another thing that comes to mind is learning to spot which tenants will be problem tenants before purchase, and prepare a game plan throughout the year-whether self-managing or managing the managers.