If you have cash, know that 99% of wholesalers will have low repair values and high ARVs that don't match the actual data or upkeep of the house.Also, ask if this is being daisy-chained, meaning are there other wholesalers or investors in the line between the person offering you the deal and the seller.

I personally would approach this with a self assessment.

Even if there are some local newbies or even well experienced individuals who may share similar inquires. 

So......any stories you more experienced investors can share about just getting started would be greatly appreciated!!! 

How many investment properties do they personally own?

like - your own market. or a market a couple hours away that you can spend some time in person in. or where you went to college. or where you like to vacation.

I am not a market-timer, and a time in market person so just for folks calling that out that is with this considered.

Local and state laws are changing on the daily so I think that the right Property Manager really helps with that but hiring a PM or self managing is always a personal call.

For if you lay the foundation and are not able to finish it, everyone who sees it will ridicule you, saying, 'This person began to build and wasn't able to finish.  

(These nuances don't seem to be clear based on the Ohio landlord-tenant laws, hoping to hear from some experienced landlords in Ohio on this based on what's typically successful).