You are reading books, but not interacting with real estate investors at meetups which is why both things you said don't make any sense.

My home is worth about 15K more than theirs.

Some might be grossing 7% while 11% is more frequent at other beaches....One can shoot for $30,000/room for oceanfronts with pools for example. 

Assuming you spend more than 750 hours managing your properties, you would have Real estate prof. status.   

We have stared the project about a month ago, completely new interior including adding new HVAC all new electrical, flooring, cabinets, tops and so on along with new driveway exterior paint and some siding.My contractor is also an investor, so we were lucky there, good insight to share and also, he has lots of leads for renters.But he is NOT a good photographer LOL. here are some progress pictures .Also, I will like to share that we are closing on one more single-family property early next week and we have a duplex under contract._________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________10/12/2024.

HOpe this helps...Educate Yourself: Read books and listen to podcasts about wholesaling and flipping.Build Your Network: Connect with other investors and mentors in your area.Create a Business Plan: Outline your goals and strategies to stay focused.Take Action: Start making offers and pursuing deals.Stay Persistent: Keep learning and adapting through challenges.Good luck, and enjoy the journey!

But as my first one I learnt a lot doing this deal so hoping to use that for future deals. 

I see a lot of EV charger companies popping up and contacting me.

Plus, because of the high appreciation dollar, when you go to sell, you will likely net more tax free cash assuming you lived there 2 of the last 5 years.There are some opportunities here in the Los Angeles area if you are willing to do some rehabs and hold it for the long run.

We have stared the project about a month ago, completely new interior including adding new HVAC all new electrical, flooring, cabinets, tops and so on along with new driveway exterior paint and some siding.My contractor is also an investor, so we were lucky there, good insight to share and also, he has lots of leads for renters.But he is NOT a good photographer LOL. here are some progress pictures .Also, I will like to share that we are closing on one more single-family property early next week and we have a duplex under contract._________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________10/12/2024.