I feel like there's a solution here where we all win.We're intending to manage the property ourselves, but will only go in on a deal if the numbers work *with* a PM company in the event that managing the property becomes overbearing.

Is it more reading, podcasts, events, or something else?

Beyond the Monthly Management, Placement & Maintenance fees, all other fees in our contract are IF EVENT -> THEN fees.

This way you can anticipate and worse case scenario, in the event that Fed keeps increasing rates in the next year or so. 

Hoping I can attend any investor events while there.  

Networking events can be very helpful. 

.* Sometimes certain events like foreclosure transfers get posted as sales.* There's always opportunities.

Start growing your network, look on Facebook/BiggerPockets for different events, find a mentor doing what you want to do, and get to know the local lenders/brokers.Try to attend your local REI networking groups and meetups.

Beyond the Monthly Management, Placement & Maintenance fees, all other fees in our contract are IF EVENT -> THEN fees.

As a new wholesaler, I believe the better approach is speaking to buyers to found what properties that acquire.You should go to the BP events.