Ideally it will be someone who will allow you to work along side them so you can learn that side of the business.Bottom line: put the consumer's interests ahead of yours.

Decide on your niche and go full steam ahead.   

We’re trying to get ahead of the curve for tax season and appreciate your professional advice!

i said, go ahead and buy it and do it yourself lol....then he asked if he could use my cabinet guy, contractors, and hard money lender....wtf

Do your homework when finding a lender though, and just be prepared for what lies ahead. 

I have seen a lot of empty houses around me that have seen a better day and have definitely a better future ahead of them.

The formula I'm using is ARV * 0.7 - repairs for target acquisition price.

and since your April filing comes before day 180 all you need to do is file an extension if it's not done.But theres another huge reason to go ahead and start your 1031 even if you don't complete it. 

If you are relatively debt-free (minus a mortgage), if you plan large expenses several weeks or months ahead of time, and can control your business expenditures, you are much more likely to succeed.DON'T start wholesaling without regular full-time employment.DO start wholesaling if you have a back-up plan. 

I would put some books and other material ahead of what you're currently reading if you haven't studied very long to this point.I wouldn't worry about asking questions that regard a scenario that hasn't played out yet.