So you would recommend finding a long-term tenant..Rents are between $1800-$2200.

While slightly more “boring”, with the amount of money you have to work with you could probably finance 4-6 $200,000 rentals and generate monthly income that could go a long way towards replacing / supplementing  a descent portion of your W2 income. 

It's a good long-term store of value, and produces tax advantaged income.

In a wholesale situation, the F.B.I. looks at all parties involved, does not care that you didn't know and can ruin your life for a long time to come.  

We have added a long term rental property and are planning to add more for the future and needed advise. 

I'm glad you are getting into the Cleveland market.I have clients running short term rentals in these areasEast side - University Circle, Shaker Heights, Cleveland HeightsWest side - Ohio City, Tremont, Edgewater, LakewoodHere is a recent article on a bill passed "House committee passes bill to block cities from regulating Airbnbs, other short-term rentals" https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2022/05/11/house-committee-pa...

I will join SJREIA and other irl networking groups to meet wholesalers but in terms of meeting them online, how should I go about that?

There are so money different terms. 

Are you looking for long term rentals?

Its what get's you deals brought to you, its what gets capital flowing in your direction, and ultimately what creates success.