Your first action should be to run a search on BP about building a buyers list, since there are probably 100 blogs/forum discussions about it already.  

Instead of over analyzing everything, just taking action & learning from mistakes. 

So far I've found door knocking on 30-60-90 pre foreclosures and bandit sign leads to be the highest producing. ...and for clarity, I understand my primary action should always be speaking with motivated sellers who have equity. ...

They factor in unemployment rates, how long a property stays on the market, etc. ...I would love to find out more about this because I can pretty much go to wherever the the best dollar for dollar action is.I realize it's not an exact science but I am a geek for this stuff, and Gordon Gekko said it best when he said, "The most valuable commodity I know of is information." 

The biggest thing is taking action.

I am wondering what the best course of action is.

Stuart,On the plus side, you are out there in the field taking action. 

.) - Was passively hinted at being sued by one tenant, and explicitly threatened to be sued by a former tenant - Had 2 tenants cancel their leases early - Plunged someone’s crap out of a toilet in my Airbnb unit (never again!)

However I believe that people are less likely to help you if your not taking action, and in wholesaling that means sending out marketing!

I met my current business partners at a local BP meetup that they organized.Don’t wait to take action.