Start with BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginners Guide (free).

I really believe that we live in a time where all the information you need to do just about anything is available for free online.

Feel free to reach out to me or @Zach Lemaster and you can get started there. 

Many people start out active because they want exposure to real estate and don't know that you can start out passive - you can effectively hire the asset manager and supply capital to the investment.You can have great success as an active or a passive investor - but it is important to understand the difference and to select whichever option matches your skills and resources the best.Good luck!

Feel free to message me, I would be glad to give you my opinions on where I think a good market would be based on your financial situation.  

Feel free to contact or DM me to let me know if you think I can be helpful.Good luck with your deals,Jeff

When they hear Wholesaler they think in the wholesalers who supply retail stores with Products.  

They perhaps can build cheaper than you can, finance cheaper, operate cheaper and to get it leased up, offer things like 1-2-3 months free rent. 

My state has a good court website where I can better do my own background checks for free so that isn't an issue.

Labor and supplies.2.