For networking and education, I recommend checking out CIREIA (Central Indiana Real Estate Investors Association).

This will be the best platform to educate yourself on investment strategies.

It will give you their time as a licensed professional, the education they have completed for the current renewal schedule, and any disciplinary action against them.

You need to educate and prepare for them now.

Bigger Pockets is a great place for education and networking. 

BP serves as an excellent platform for networking and ongoing education.

In Philadelphia the fundamentals are strong: leading industries/employers are in the Education and Medical fields which are known to be stable, proximity to NYC and DC, national airport, port city, affordability compared to mid-atlantic predecessors.

Thank you for saving me from some unnecessary headaches.On that note, can anyone recommend/endorse a reputable educator with experience in wholesaling?

I am looking to join a mentorship program to help lower my learning curve and until I find it, I am educating myself with books, as well as YouTube University and great advice from the BiggerPockets community.I do work full-time in a career that I love and is very rewarding, but I also know I won't attain my goals with my current job.

You need to know this and best way is to educate yourself.3.