The seller has pulled back and is not interested in meeting in person at this time.

I also went to meet Wagner and his team personally at their Orlando office.

Hopefully, this first investment will launch our journey in real estate.Here are some criteria we have in mind:Not in downtown SacramentoClass C+ or B location, since we will be living in one unit (we just want a safe location)Units with shared walls, not ceilingsSeparately meteredFairly renovated or well-maintained (not a fixer-upper, but if one unit is renovated and the others need some work, we would love the experience of fixing and renovating)Can you think of any other factors we should consider?

A developer would be a good person to talk to as well if you can find one.

I fear the suffering to come from refusing the journey of "pain". 

Renting by room to the max occupancy to minimize the outflow of your personal cash into the property.3.

If you don't mind sharing, what was something notable that helped you determine which market to start your virtual wholesaling journey in?

@Aaron DuboisI don't know what your personal situation is, but can you house hack an STR with your own capital? 

I am just beginning my real estate journey and I'd love to get to know new people who have been at this for a while.

However, I need to find the easiest/fastest way to transfer them to the business so I can separate the investment properties from our personal finances and have the business separate.