Here are my situation and some thoughts to invest in rental SFH.Maybe I'm just clueless beginner... can someone help to see what's wrong with my thinking?

The area I invest in isn't meant for beginners."

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As a beginner, what types of whole sale properties should I be looking for?

What advice can anyone offer on choosing a market at a distance from my own as a beginner? 

Hello, I am a complete beginner in the Real Estate industry.

The fact of the matter is wholesaling is not a  beginners game.

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Yes, you are getting some frank or for that matter brutally honest feedback, but, at times the truth is good medicine.Clearly, you are not ready for prime time in the REI environment, but, you can use these candid comments to right your ship and be read to set sail in the future.Below are some links to get you prepared for entry into the REI arena.https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/05/2...https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/06/0...https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/07/2...https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/01/31/ultimate-beginners-guide-real-estate-wholesaling-2/ (Ultimate beginners guide to wholesaling)

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