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SO the game plan is to do BRRRR.

Last but not the least, A VERY good property manager who can educate you on a market, help you form a strategy, fit right into your due diligence process, and execute on a clear takeover game plan as soon as you hold title! 

Door knocking, driving for dollars, direct mail, creating a thought leadership platform and a landing page, "we buy houses" flyers, bandit signs, etc., calling rental listings on Zillow, Craigslist, etc., wholesalers, meetup groups (either attending or creating your own).

If you are using HML then that should be good to start with and put some skin in the game but you have to know how to negotiate your HML. 

Furthermore I want to get a detailed blueprint of how wholesaling works as far as generating leads(best platform to find leads).

As more and more tourist income comes from non-gaming activities at least it's less dependent on gambling.  

I am not yet in the game but plan to be very soon.

I'm wondering if there are any good platforms out there that are free (that offer real estate books and not just "classics").

Then drive during rush hour and go to pro games or any event that attracts a 40 plus crowd.