I really appreciate all of the feedback on this post and I will move forward accordingly! I've taken steps to write down all of my expenses and cut where I can to start paying down debt.
@Tim G. I listened to your podcast and was very impressed with what you've done in the San Diego market. I'd like to address something you mentioned in your previous response to me. I don't see real estate or wholesaling either as a way to get rich quick. I feel that there will be more rejection than success and I'm in this for the long run. I've also started looking into getting my real estate license so that I can have more solutions for people when I do come across deals. In the mean time, while I'm networking and saving. I would like to be able to shoot you a question every now and then if possible? Maybe get an idea of the SD area.
@Walter Roby jr - Great advice. Definitely listening to podcasts everyday after work & whenever I'm in the car. From listening to podcasts and reading some material I've decided that when I do have the funds and credit necessary, I will buy a property with a 203k loan, fix it up, and use the equity to help fund buying other properties.
@Jeric L. Thank you! I'm attending a REI group on Tuesday in Irvine and looking to network there.