Would it be advisable to link up with an experienced wholesaler now and work on a few deals or should I focus more on my realestate license and work for a sales company to learn the market.

And without the risk associated with borrowing for fixed assets on your own.There's no real downside to this equation as long as the DSTs are solid and your focus for growth is on the cash side. 

I plan to serve the notice this week, focus on unit rehab in 2 months time (if the tenant can get out by then!)

We are focused on long term investing and after a few polished up deals will be looking to employ BRRR.  5 year goal is 50 units and $50k cash flow.  

The fact of the mater, I think it would take a minimum of 5 years of consistent persistent focused action as well as a measure of luck to come up with $1M when starting with little to nothing and working part time. 

@Julie Hill What option(s) you decide to take will be dependent on: Balance sheet  - how many $ are you willing to invest, how quickly and for how long;Time commitment;Risk/return expectations - newbie investor only look @ returns, whereas they should be focusing on understanding riskLiquidity and risk tolerance - closely linked with the earlier point on risk/return expectations.I would focus on picking a niche and taking a deep-dive.

I know a lot of realtors like to focus solely on selling and aren't interesting in managing properties themselves.Do realtors refer clients to property managers?

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With that said, I think it's time to release the reigns to the professionals so that I can focus my efforts on growing my business.  

Hey Wayne,DM'd you - I'm actively calling off-market owners, focused on multifamily properties.