Joshua, welcome to BiggerPockets, glad you’re jumping in.Your background is actually a strong fit for wholesaling.At its core, this business is marketing, lead flow, and conversations.You’re already ahead if you understand data, outreach, and conversion.One simple tip that saves many beginners:Focus on deal quality early, not just lead volume.Plenty of leads won’t help if the deals aren’t truly assignable or attractive to buyers.Stay consistent, stay visible here, and keep engaging - the learning curve shortens fast when you’re active in the community.Feel free to reach out if you need any help.

Let them know you’re serious and have funding plans in place, they're more likely to engage when they see your intent is real.On the deal side, focus on pre-foreclosures, probate, or tired landlords.

Quote from @Madeline Holland-Jackson: Loan guys is a third party loan processor that engages in fraud and predatory lending practices.

We post the 24 hour notice for entry and then at the appointed time if the tenant continues to give us a problem we immediately engage the non-emergency police number and get a deputy out to assist and protect us.

I’m curious, have you ever explored co-investing opportunities like those in the CJ Investing Club, where multiple investors pool capital to access larger deals?

Still working in non-profit but decided at the end of 2025 to re-engage in real estate. 

I’ve been investing and managing properties for a couple of decades now, and one thing I’ve learned is that communities like this help you shortcut a lot of trial and error if you actually engage.

Engaging with these communities can provide valuable insights, potential partnerships, and the motivation needed to achieve your 2026 goals.

I agree that while the subcategories are vast, those three participant groups capture the core roles very clearly.Your explanation of how you operate across the active investor space, while still engaging with the business and passive investor sides, makes a lot of sense and reflects a well-rounded perspective.I'm an INVESTOR and into businees.

Lots to learn and I look forward to engaging with the BP community and learning from all of these wonderful resources.BryanWelcome aboard, @Bryan Simmons.