Get involved in networking....virtually but in person also. 

@Bridget FitzpatrickCheck out this link https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/530/topics/818478-determine-how-much-an-str-will-make-using-the-enemy-method

Are there books, Podcasts or ways that I can study about how it's done and the details involved.

The Comp Sale method and REI in general have enough variables in them already for the average investor; adding in the wrinkle of buying above market value is not something I'd do in general.

You will NOT save any money by operating with an LLC, indeed there are startup & operating costs involved (not large), which means having an LLC will actually cost you more than not having one (outside of any liability related issues).

A few things to think about if you do decide to invest out of state:How involved in the process do you want to be?

For instance, this particular deal I'm currently involved with is located in the Unincorporated Lake County area.

Also, do you have a method to find them?

It is extremely risky to not have any insurance in the event of a huge loss such as the house burns to the ground or a major lawsuit involving your property because of an injury.

But from further research on how wholesalers do business, I have realized that the house hacking method (FHA 203B, 203k...etc) is not ideal when dealing with a wholesaler.