Seek out those agents and interview many brokers and look for what meets your needs and going to provide guidance.

I am at a crossroads in choosing the strategy I should use to begin my REI journey, and could use some guidance. 

Can't even believe a resource like BP exists - there is so much valuable information here and such a supportive community. 

Not sure about the age of your kids but they are little sponges and having little chores to help out will be really valuable for them as they can  see how to take care of their properties.  

Seeking guidance, can somebody guide me to the right direction?

That is valuable information but as for the "sitting too long" part, ironically it has been sitting for too long.

Showing tenants the property to me is entirely too valuable of a tool to give up. 

There are lots of valuable resources here and I can't wait to interact with you all and give back from what I learn along the way.Regards, Tyler Lushbaugh

Just wondering has any one had any success with virtual wholesaling with or without Cris Chico's mentor-ship or guidance?

Now if you are using your own personal agent, then I am glad you provided them the education and hopefully with your guidance y'all can find properties suitable for your investment portfolio.