The Rich Dad Series has a bunch to say on this very matter. 

You are effectively building a business, not trying to get rich overnight.

I read Rich dad poor dad when I was around 12 years old and recently reread it, and now I am super excited about REI and I really want to get started.

I was on a plane and decided to re-read Rich Dad.

Rich Dad Poor DadRich Dads Cash Flow QuadrantRich Dads Increase your financial IQThe Real Book of Real EstateThe ABC’s of RE InvestingThe ABC’s of PMRich Dad RE Tax AdvantagesThe 10X RuleThe E-MythThe 4 Hour Work WeekBiggerPocketsPodCast -I hear #136 is exceptional!

There is no get rich quick model but with determination and smarts you can become what you want to be in this.

Thank you so much Rich, Jay and Sam for all your good advice and quick responses. 

-i searched on google maps and it has this amazing feature that allows you to see the street in "3D" so with the mouse on my computer i "drove" around the neighborhood i would like to wholesale in, (where i think the best deals FOR THE BUYER) will be, not for my personal gain. with wholesaling, when doing research on properties, its easy to get excited about what you can potentially make, but anyone who has read "think and grow rich" knows that any profit is a reward. my motivation for wholesaling houses in the "hood" is because it is my home.

I want to locate a place I can call home, but also become very knowledgable so I can secure property to either rehab and rent or flip (make money).Don't need to get rich quick approach, rather solid practical ways to be successful!

Originally posted by @Rich Baer:What you see mostly are novice investors being sold rental properties based on commercial rental numbers.