You can likely find much of the info you're seeking with some browsing and continued engagement right here on the BP site under, for example, the tabs for Education, Tools, etc (including the webinar, course, podcast, books, and local REI meet ups in your area). 

I suggest going to local REIA meetups and you should be able to spot who the true players are there.

It's  like saying a player swings 27 times in a single game... that means nothing if the reality is he actually strike out 9 times in a single game.  

Hello everyone,I'm going to be in the Cleveland area from the Dec 8th-12th. I'm looking to connect with real estate agents and wholesalers. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

Beyond these basics there are countless factors, each unique to every deal, that will then come into play in order for a deal to make sense, including things like how long it will take to turn my money, how far away the deal is from my home, what are the resources, who are the players in the deal, etc... 

Make sure you attend every meetup in your area to start talking with active investors and the big players in your market. 

I am looking for an escrow company in Newport Beach, California that is investor friendly and experienced in "double" closes. This is a wholesale deal, A to B and then B to C. (A = The Seller, B = the Investor Buyer a...

@Mindy Jensen This episode definitely gave me the confidence to seek out more units.

Some of the bigger players in the space are listed below.

Bed Bugs:  I WI if the tenants brought the pests into the unit, they are responsible for the eradication for them not you the landlord, if you spent money trying to control them for the tenant, you could add that cost is a suit if you evict, (please seek legal counsel for advice) you will have a struggle with this, but as I said see if you can get a Property Manager to do the eviction, they know how to do it, they know the law, and they know how to act on your behalf in court, you will pay for their services, and plan to retain them after when you place a new tenant, this is what they do for a living, hire a professional!