Now I connect with Realtors on the ground that know the neighborhood well, I also always ask about their network of Property Managers, number of General Contractors in their network (so I'm not waiting for a GC to finish one job before they get to my property), if they regularly deal with Out Of State Investors, etc...    

Commercial leases of free standing buildings are usually triple-net (NNN) .Commercial leases are also usually longer 5-10+ years and include regular increases in the lease.Check with your insurance agent to see if you need a different kind of policy.

@Eldon HongoIt is pretty straight forward, similar to a regular conventional loan, the only thing here is you personally don't qualify, the property would have to qualify.

I’ve posted fairly regularly about the success that my wife and I are having in STR at the beach in Carolina Beach, NC, and its generated some questions, but one that keeps repeating.

Then you can move onto a regular split with the brokerage.

It takes a lot of time, dedication and networking to establish rapport and credibility with banks and funds that regularly sell notes. 

Do successful wholesalers have their own lists and sell to just a few people on a regular basis without going to meetings? 

@Tom MakinenI was referring to a regular 401k account..

Maybe you can present a public image of yourself that regular folks can get comfortable with?  

If you provide substantial services (regular cleaning, changing linen, or maid services), you report your rental income and expenses on Schedule C.