I was definitely a little too trusting but recorded calls where I was lied to because I did have an uneasy feeling. 

You can't feel good spending your free time as a liar.

So for a while I've been interested in wholesaling, but every time I begin researching I feel a bit overwhelmed as a beginner.

Are you self employed with no w2 employees?   

UtahAmericafirst 80% LTV on noo 65% LTV UtaArvest Bank AR, OK, AL, MBancorp South, TX Lines of Credit on free and clear houseBank of Southern California, CBank of West (BNP Paribas) 60% LTV CA, AZ, ORBB&T will loan on a rental portfolioBBVA, now PNCBECU for ORBellwether Community Credit Union, NH and MA 85% to 100%, draw 10 yrsBMO Harris, 3 HELOCs to 70% LTVBoeing Employee Credit UnionCalifornia Coast Credit Union San Diego, CA up to 60% CLTV at a rate of Prime + 1Change WholesaleChelsea Groton Bank, CTCitizens Bank -MNCitizens, first position HELOCCMG Financial 70% LTV CMG Financial in Idaho will do 100% on owner occupied.Coastal Federal Bank of NCConsolidated CCU, high LTV NOO LOC, OR, WAEast West Bank, up to 60% LTV with "no docs" CA, WA, NV, GA, NY, TX and MA.

I would see how your accountant feels. 

However, I feel the search for a real estate agent is not going as smoothly, and I am seeking some advice.So here's the question:I connected to a few agents through Bigger Pockets. 

If you feel the property taxes are too high or need to be adjusted downward you can file a property tax appeals claim.  

Feel free to reach out to discuss further.

Here’s mine but I feel like it can be better• Use Zillow and Redfin apps to look up similar rentals in the same area, note the obvious differences compared to my property such as unfinished backyard, proximity to main roads, pools, whether or not it requires a cosmetic rehab, SQFT, etc.• Use Redfin’s property value estimator to determine the value of these properties, and calculate the ROI of these properties (hypothetically, assuming the house was paid cash) only including home value and rental price they are listed for (not taxes and insurance) to determine general ROI of properties in the area.• Select the properties most similar to mine, and use the minimum rent of these as my minimum expected rent potential.