Both are very skilled at teaching these techniques.  

I want to thank everyone  for the soft nudges, tomatoes and paint balls.

Learn to handle objections, and grow your people skills.

I mean, think about it....If you have spent all that time and energy to lock a deal up that you need a buyer for, I think you have the knowledge and skill set to get the buyers on your own.

You may not be an expert in real estate but maybe you know something about finance, or numbers, or marketing, or have great people skills.

One of the most important skills for both an agent and a wholesaler is marketing (Which is the thing I hate most about being an agent), so if you are going to have to spend time and money marketing, why not also apply it to the sales arena of which you have some background already.

The floors are made of particle board and if they get wet too much they get soft.  

I hope your real estate investing journey proves fruitful, and always know that skills acquired in previous jobs or university studies can definitely help you as you begin to invest...good luck!

You have no way of knowing who this guy is, if he is skilled and/or licensed.  

The Hilo side of the Big Island does have the best chance for cashflow positive lower cost properties in Hawaii, but it still takes skill and some hunting (just like anywhere).