I was successful, only it was just me more or less, so one day Shlomi, the big dog, caught up with me for a talk and suggested: we would set up another office just for the sake of deals sourcing.

Or hire a bird dog to find you the deals.

For example if you rent it out to a family with kids and dogs, there will be chance of getting frequent service requests vs. if you were to rent it out to a single person. 

A mentor would likely be more receptive if you bird dog for them or have something to offer in exchange.

I have a hard no on cats but allow dogs for 30/month and 600 security deposit.  

@Michael Armstrong Quit Like a Millionaire by Kristy ShenReal Estate Investing Gone Bad by Phil PustejovskyInvesting in Real Estate by Gary EldredThe One Thing by Gary KellerAm I Being Too Subtle by Sam ZellShoe Dog by Phil KnightAnything by Michael Lewis.

I would like to wholesale or bird dog to gain some capital to get my first property but I’m not sure which is the better choice.

Dog shi* in the halls of $200+/night hotels. 

Bird dogging tips

In my experience, and from the description you gave I suggest youDocument all the behavior you are witnessing and if tenants bring things to your attention ask they put it in writing.