A large part of the game = Patience! 

In addition, HMLs will charge you interest per month (holding costs) ranging anywhere from 9% - 18% along with "points" (origination fee) - 1 point is equivalent to 1%.With that said, nowadays, most HMLs require you to have some type of "skin in the game" or a downpayment on the loan so the HML doesn't have to take on all of the risk.

Turns out the old version of IE on my office computer doesn't work well with this web site!  

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.

Those places with the smaller splits can offer to train you, they offer free company cards, free professional photographer services, free web program access that will help market your business, etc.

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?