First thing you want to do is start building your network of people who can assist you in getting deals done and then find a good mentor.

To me, you'll have to try 2-3 months and run through an underwriting exercise of a building/properties about 10 times on each one to understand the true pros/cons of each model.

Specifically, I am focused on wholesaling as a way to build enough capital to start investing in SFR/multifamily with a buy and hold strategy.

It's an audience building tool that can also send customized DMs in any FB group to a curated list of people. 

The owner (or you) will also need to have commercial STR insurance on the building. 

You want to build connections in real life at meetups and try to get on the VIP wholesale list over time.

Building a strong foundation is key to success in any real estate market.

Chris at the moment we've been working on building just completed an sfr and moved in going to stay in it for a little while longer and then sell to get equity out.  

Would it be brand specific?

I live in Phx,az and recently friend of mine sold his bank (ex bank of america) literally as is and profiteed $300k  , he purchased it right out cash last year (I think) and it was in real bad shape in a shady part of town,  before him taking possession of the bank  homeless people where living inside it an using the bathroom anywhere in the building, he put maybe less than $5k in just cleaning it up and just a couple of days sold it.Basically the idea is to find super cheap homes in ****** conditions but the price is so cheap that you could still make profit by selling as is, investing as little as possible..