So I am (in the car business we call it) "as green as green gets" to real estate investing and I am trying so hard to wrap my head around so many concepts and trying to sort through all the things that I feel like I need to remember before I take the jump. 

Nor is being a Wholesaler any less ethical than being a Realtor, in concept.

I currently buy and sell cars for extra money (buy below blue book, do value added repairs, sell at blue book value) and would like to start applying some of these concepts to real estate.

I've listened to Matt Theriault's podcasts, which I believe are enormously helpful.It was his podcasts that steered me to looking into wholesale real estate, as the no money down/connecting sellers with buyers, concept is attractive.I currently own a contracting business, which as of late has lost its appeal.I know the construction business well and have lived through a pletherea of learned experiences.Not that I'm bored with construction, I'm wanting a seemingly more fluid cash flow business.What I've learned, and frankly want BP's thoughts, is that I'm looking for distressed property or owners as potential sellers.I want to connect those types of opportunities with buyers, who either don't have or want to take the time to find the properties I'm willing to do the work to find.Based on my reading of BP's UBG, understanding what buyers want should be the first step, versus finding sellers and then buyers.And, that a great resource could be county records of cash buyers and that that step would provide potential buyers.Question:Has this approach worked for you?

We are nearing the end of the project and have a few things coming up concerning the refinancing that we need some advice about.Basic rundown of numbers:4 units, each is a 2 bdrm with jack and jill bath(1.5), open concept, at ~1100sqft. 

Like Dave and Michael mentioned, there are tons of books, podcasts, forums, etc. that really helped me understand some RE concepts I was struggling with.

I don't like to step on the toes of those who promote the "yellow letters" concept of finding motivated sellers - but in my opinion they are missing a key element in their marketing.

Same concept- small retail is tough in neighborhoods.

I think it is a great idea to bring together like minded people in your age group to learn together, support each other & to read & discuss the same books concepts etc.  

@Edward Durante Thank you for your service!