She understands creative financing and and can figure out ways to get deals done using methods most agents done even know exist. 

Not only your risk is minor with wholesaling, but you 'll also benefit in the process from the following:1) Acquire essential skills of sourcing off-market deals and negotiating with sellers2) Get access to nice chunks of cash through your assignment fees3) Have an opportunity to tap in to any market throughout the US4) Build a network cash buyers and other industry professionalsAnd perhaps more.

Exciting that you’re diving deeper with the BRRRR method.

And are there certain methods that seem less effective or outdated today? 

I've been drawn to the 4-Plex method where you use your VA home-loan to purchase a 4-plex then rent out 3 of the units. 

I don't think outcomes have anything to do with the financing method, it's the underwriting and not getting yourself into a deal that you haven't stress tested on paper to make sure you are conservative and protected in different economic scenarios 

Some lenders follow a traditional method, and could lock in your rate on a long term loan, however there are many that will honor terms based on the actual factual data gathered. 

What does your lease say as to acceptable methods of communication?

There is a method of buying a house without qualifying at a bank.

So I can't speak to that method exactly.