Aside from the market being extremely competitive, I also think I miss calculated my net income from the sale of my house. 

The most expensive and efficient heat pump can now provide heat in very cold climates.

Even looking at homes with work needed the asking price is extremely high.

But it can get extreme... 

@Srdjan Ilic besides Rentometer I've found BiggerPocket's Property Insights to be extremely valuable.

Cold call 3000 numbers or more a month until you find a willing seller.

They are built In the 1930s and will need a full gut remodel, which seems extreme for me as a new investor but someone gave me the idea of wholesale, how do I begin to find buyers if I chose to pursue this?

I was definitely rushing to get it in the market with the cold weather setting in :-/ Thanks for the reply and taking the time to reach out

We have done extremely well with the vacation rentals and would love to do more.

I think along with the software and tools themselves, it is extremely important to have good customer service at all times - this is often forgotten in the digital age, so remembering that aspect is vital.