I also have a degree in Business Administration with a major in marketing and minor in management.Hoping to start in furnished rentals in the Fort Lee area of VA for military students. 

As it turns out, the profits are nearly identical.Off market is just a marketing term, most of the wholesale properties are very much ON Market, just not on the MLS perhaps, unless they were bought off MLS. 

I recently closed on a contract on a half duplex in a solid appreciating market.

What duties do you think they best serve investors or in the real estate market?

At this time, we do not allow builders to market any more ground up construction projects (pre-construction) as we have been made aware that there are significant delays in the construction industry.

I'm very interested in creative financing options with sellers as well.Right now I'm using propstream to help assist in data collecting to focus on off-market deals. 

I live in California so this housing market is not very beginner friendly.

While I have the funds for the down payments, I’m in need of approximately $30,000 to cover the rehab costs for these properties to get them in market rent shape.I’m exploring various options to secure the necessary financing and would greatly appreciate any advice or recommendations on the best ways to obtain rehab funds.

To get a house on the beach (or near enough) is probably substantially more expensive than I can afford right now, especially as compared to a condo. 

I am interested in Belize due to research I have done and the current market expanding.