Hello BigBoy,Let me add my words of welcome to the forum.We're glad you're here.As for finding the right property...be patient andbe picky.What you say to yourself is also important.As you go through your day muttering to yourself,always tell yourself: "I'll know it when I see it".Works wonders.

They are there but they take patients, knowledge, and courage.

There’s a lot of competition in those price bands, but that’s not any different than any investment-worthy market nationwide at the moment, and if you’re patient you’ll find a deal.

Can you consult with patients?

Best wishes and stay patient.......

Me myself is also waiting to close my first property, just patiently waiting for the owner to make his choice

So you can do it but you've got to be patient and first complete the 1031 into an investment property and later on convert it to your primary residence.  

Be disciplined, and patient, and resist spending it just because it's THERE ie. wait for SOLID deal/s!

Wholesaling is a patient process of trial and error.

Be patient.