@Craig PetersonJonah already did a great job answering your questions, but I just wanted to elaborate on your first question.

If this is helpful to anyone reading- I vet deals for PMLs now and charge $200 to underwrite their deal, discuss the weak points I see, discuss contract recommendations, suggest verbage to consider, and ultimately help PMLs have a clearer understanding of the level of risk their deal involves.

It is partly your job to "sell" him on it, and partly an education and relationship-building game from your end.Also, take a look at the buildings history, when it has last sold for, if it has bounced around on the market or not etc. 

Save what your tenants are paying you, and buy again in a year or two.And to me, wholesaling is just another job, it's not an investment.

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Suggestions?

If you don’t mind me asking Job growth and stabilityLimited land to hold value Tourism and revenue incomes streams as a city to gain exposureMilitary bases nearbyResort town/ beach town Commercial businesses coming into the area Tons of gentrification in the area with new construction 

My other option is simply getting a full time job during my last 2 years of college, either at a bank or a similar institution.

My suggestion is invest in quality education that helps you build your skill set then go all in.

Any suggestions on markets that are friendly and welcoming to infill development and multi-family new builds?