You're going to have to do some self-refecting on your own skill-set and deepest interests.....and narrow that list down to one or two strategies at most...."

What skills do you possess?

She answered all my questions, gave her opinion and advice, organized all the inspections, asked the seller to pay for things, took extra pictures, communicated during late night hours because of the time difference, and the list goes on.

Be honest with yourself on your skills, available time, etc.The recent rate increases places the RE market in an unfamiliar state. 

@Sally PearsonDeal analysis is a specialized skill that you will master with experience.Start by learning as much as you can and working as an agent will give you lot of experience and knowledge.Join real estate investment clubs.Have clear investment goals.Understand the local market and potential growth aspects.Get in touch with a local agent or investor and shorten your learning curve and save you a lot of headaches as they tend to understand the market better.All the best!

I need to use my talents in conversation and learn to focus on the skill that I have.I spent way too much time worrying about the exact numbers, instead of focusing on working with investors and trusting the team.

I think you're being smart about it, i.e. waiting for a deal that makes sense.Doing deals and making money aren't the same thing.Intelligent deals make money.If I were in your position, I would expand my net, which you already mentioned above - connecting with skilled wholesalers, getting off-market deal flow, etc.

I’ve embraced my skills and knew that I wanted to be involved in RE, and this seemed like a good starting point from where I am in business and life.

I will do a significant part of the renovations myself with previous skills developed (framing walls, running wires and finished electrical, laying the vinyl myself | drywall, texture, two exterior window installations, sawing out the tile for the wall, and hanging one door will be done by someone else).

I should point out that organization is NOT my strong suit.