So not required if you find good deals and people.I got my degree in econ and minor in finance at SFSU and met a lot of great people - but I bet you would meet a lot of even more important and meaningful connections at Berkeley, especially with your networking interest, if you chose to do so.

Now this seems like a better bet for a buy and hold.If that adage is true its not when you sell its when you buy.

No matter what you decide it may take longer than a month to find a deal.I also would caution against betting on a downturn in the market.

Good luck with the transaction.This is your best bet.

Always bet contrarian and buy.

Your best bet will probably a local portfolio lender.Remember they may require the property to have 6-12 months of seasoning, so if needed you could get a commercial LOC in the interim.

I bet close, if not there

Secured line of credit still may be your best bet though, less risk and while you'll pay a little more in interest (~3-4%) you won't have many timelines working against you. 

There is disagreement about the best method to proceed as a wholesaler but the safe bet seems to be getting licensed as an agent or doing a double close when wholesaling to avoid being in violation of Ohio laws.

But you also risk tying up a persons property with no ability to close.Your best bet is to run your own mail and find someone off of here to work with.