Just stating that waiting will also likely make the cost of what you want to buy go up if the last 98 years of real estate data provides the future direction.

My first STR, and plan on splitting between self use and renting to help offset costs. 

From my experience, mentorship can provide structure, accountability, and networking opportunities, but it often comes at a high cost.

It gives you the power of a professional real estate bookkeeper but it's simple enough for someone who is not a fan of bookkeeping to stay on top of things because the User Experience is well thought out.

Every task must be completed diligently and on time.If you wing it, you're gonna miss something, you're gonna mess something up.So, be proactive, stay organized, and keep your power team aligned to ensure a successful closing.

Most likely trying to find a sucker to buy this and take over the costly legal battle they are entailed in.So next time someone is like "yeah just get a deed in lieu at closing", think twice about that.Actually, I use the deed in lieu.  

I am not familiar with any HML on a fix and flip that would not want an appraisal as well as an estimate of costs.

@Franklin PerezGetting your real estate license can be a smart move if you want MLS access, networking opportunities, and savings on commissions, but it comes with costs and disclosure requirements.

However, in my experience the good wholesalers understand comps and construction costs, are transparent, have good referrals, and can actually get you in the property. 

For me, it was live in flips, short term rentals, mid term rentals, good income with a solid savings rate, buying after tax index funds, paying off the primary house, driving old cars, moving a lower cost of living area (from Houston to small town Maine), and selling a business to push me over the top.