If you need a reputable hard money lender or broker who can actually get deals closed feel free to PM or there are various hard money lenders on the resources section of BP and who are active on BP

How can I find reputable / experienced wholesalers in and around the Pensacola, FL area?

So locate an agency that is reputable first and foremost.  

If I can focus on building a reputable wholesaling business, that offers a superior product, then maybe I can work myself out of this truck and have time to dive deeper into things like fix and flips. 

I would like a reputable property management company in that area to lead me towards the right areas/properties, get any good tips, get more leads on team members, and most importantly to manage the property (at least screening and placing tenants) once I get it. 1) Does this sound like a step in the right direction?

Not my favorite but solid reputation. 

Hi BP Members,I am closing on a great investment property in Houston, Texas and I need to find a good and reputable property management company to take care of it.

Let this couple build up their reputation with you and their credit for at least a year before removing the cosigner from the lease.  

If you get the reputation of "Talker", you will be ignored. 

He's expensive, but what I'm also paying for are his connections, reputation and a huge battle ax, issues can be dropped before they ever get started if he's involved and if it's of a political nature, say a zoning issue, it may only take a phone call.