Beginner Wholesaling Advice and Networking

New Haven CT · Member since 2026 · 4 posts · 3 votes

Hello, My name is Raveighn (Raven) and I live in Connecticut. I am looking to get into real estate investing. I am not currently able to buy an investment property, but I am interested in starting with wholesaling. I am looking to network with any wholesalers, investors, lenders, agents etc. How would you recommend I begin wholesaling? Will I able to start/build on my own or would I need to be under a company? When you connect with buyers or have a buyers list, do you connect with them mostly through emails and phone calls? Would it be beneficial to set up an email list for potential buyers or connect with them individually? Thank you and I hope to make some good connections here. :)

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Ametria Chaney

Realtor · Memphis, Shelby County · Member since 2026 · 411 posts · 139 votes

Welcome, Raven! Great questions. You can absolutely start learning on your own — I'd begin by studying your local market (what's actually selling, at what prices) and Connecticut's wholesaling rules, since some states have specific requirements around marketing contracts you don't own. For buyers: start building relationships individually first — go to local meetups, talk to flippers and landlords about what they buy. An email list becomes useful once you actually have deals to send, but relationships come first. And find a title company or attorney familiar with wholesale transactions early; they'll save you headaches later. Good luck!

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Brad SeidBusiness Member
Lender · Licensed in 28 States · Member since 2026 · 206 posts · 72 votes
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@RaveIghn Tavares Hi Raven, welcome to the community! Wholesaling can be a great way to get started in real estate without purchasing a property yourself. I'd recommend connecting with local investors, learning your market, and building a solid buyers list. Both email outreach and personal connections can be helpful.
I'm also involved in real estate lending, so if you ever come across investors who need financing for their deals, I'd be happy to help explore their options. Wishing you success on your journey, and looking forward to connecting!
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Ametria Chaney
Realtor · Memphis, Shelby County · Member since 2026 · 411 posts · 139 votes
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Welcome, Raven! Great questions. You can absolutely start learning on your own — I'd begin by studying your local market (what's actually selling, at what prices) and Connecticut's wholesaling rules, since some states have specific requirements around marketing contracts you don't own. For buyers: start building relationships individually first — go to local meetups, talk to flippers and landlords about what they buy. An email list becomes useful once you actually have deals to send, but relationships come first. And find a title company or attorney familiar with wholesale transactions early; they'll save you headaches later. Good luck!
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Travis Goodwin
Wholesaler · Charleston WV · Member since 2026 · 275 posts · 152 votes
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Hey Raven, welcome! I've been wholesaling and investing for years now, and my biggest advice would be to focus on building relationships and learning how to find good deals.
You can definitely get started on your own. You don't necessarily need to work under another company, but I would recommend connecting with experienced investors who are actually doing deals. Also, make sure you understand Connecticut's laws around wholesaling.
As far as buyers go, I would start by having actual conversations with them. Find out what areas they're buying in, what types of properties they want, and what price ranges work for them. You can build an email list as you go, but having 10 buyers you actually know is better than having 1,000 emails from people you've never spoken to.
One thing I tell beginners is not to get so caught up in building websites, buying software, and setting everything up that you forget the most important part of the business, talking to people.
Learn how to find motivated sellers, analyze properties, and make offers. That's where I would put most of my energy starting out.
Hope that helps!
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Samuel Eddinger
Meriden, CT · Member since 2018 · 704 posts · 501 votes
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@RaveIghn Tavares - welcome to BiggerPockets and your real estate journey. I'm a CT based investor, flipper, property management company owner and private money lender. Connecticut is a really interesting market right now but if you search hard, deals can be found. I'd be happy to have a conversation. If interested, DM me.
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Diana KhanPro Member
Attorney · 10451 Mill Run Cir #755 Owings Mills, MD 21117 · Member since 2024 · 806 posts · 291 votes
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Quote from @RaveIghn Tavares:
Hello, My name is Raveighn (Raven) and I live in Connecticut. I am looking to get into real estate investing. I am not currently able to buy an investment property, but I am interested in starting with wholesaling. I am looking to network with any wholesalers, investors, lenders, agents etc. How would you recommend I begin wholesaling? Will I able to start/build on my own or would I need to be under a company? When you connect with buyers or have a buyers list, do you connect with them mostly through emails and phone calls? Would it be beneficial to set up an email list for potential buyers or connect with them individually? Thank you and I hope to make some good connections here. :)
Hi @RaveIghn Tavares! You can start building your knowledge and buyer relationships on your own without joining a company. I'd begin by learning your local market, talking with investors about the types of properties they're buying, and keeping track of those connections. I think personal conversations are more useful when you're starting out, and you can build an email list as your network grows.
I'm a real estate attorney, broker, and investor based in Maryland, and I work with clients on property contracts, transactions, and business matters. One thing I'd pay attention to before your first deal is Connecticut's wholesaling requirements. The state now requires registration for covered wholesaling activities, and it's important to understand what your contracts allow you to do before marketing or assigning a deal. A Connecticut attorney familiar with wholesaling can help you understand those requirements.
Thanks for sharing your questions, @RaveIghn Tavares! It's great that you're taking the time to learn before jumping in. Wishing you success as you get started, and happy to stay connected!
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Marc MoraPro Member
Investor · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Member since 2026 · 303 posts · 48 votes
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@RaveIghn Tavares , let's connect. Starting with wholesaling because you can't buy yet is a common way in, and a fair one. There are many other strategies as well. Most of the work tends to be finding sellers and talking with them, so it's good to figure out whether that's something you'd enjoy or just put up with. Happy to put you in touch with some people who'd be good to know. Are you saving toward buying one yourself?
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  New Haven CT · Member since 2026 · 4 posts · 3 votes
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  Thank you for your response to my post. Yes I am saving to buy either a single family or a multi family and house hack for my first property.
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  Investor · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Member since 2026 · 303 posts · 48 votes
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  Makes sense. Just shot you a message!
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Ashley RigsbeePro Member
Customer Success & Onboarding Specialist at BiggerPockets · Charlotte, NC · Member since 2023 · 162 posts · 56 votes
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Hey Raven! Starting with wholesaling can be a smart way to learn the numbers. Connecting with local investors and agents early on helps a lot. Do you have a target area in Connecticut?
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  New Haven CT · Member since 2026 · 4 posts · 3 votes
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  Hello! Thank you for responding to my post. I will looking into real estate in or around New Haven County.
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Izaiah Barba
Wholesaler · Portsmouth NH · Member since 2019 · 230 posts · 99 votes
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Hey Raven! Great questions. Wholesaling is a great way to get started in real estate without needing a ton of capital.
A few recommendations:
- Pick one market and focus on learning it really well.
- Choose one marketing channel to generate motivated seller leads and get good at it before expanding.
- Build relationships with buyers. I’d recommend starting with individual phone calls to understand their buying criteria. As you grow, build an email list to market your deals.
- Find an experienced wholesaler to partner with. You can absolutely build your own business, but learning from someone already doing deals can save you a lot of time and mistakes.
  
  One thing I’d add is to understand your state’s wholesaling laws before getting started.
The biggest advice I can give is to focus on taking action rather than trying to learn everything first. You’ll learn a ton just by having conversations with sellers and buyers.
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