Just don't pound a pine cut stud in the hole and forget the white paint and say good enoughMost wall units are closer to flush on the inside and stick out most of their depth. 

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure...

Kelli, Jon is right, keep refining your goals and keep pounding the pavement.

For a newbie is the UK not the right country to invest expect you have tens of thousend pounds in your bank account.

I find there are a lot of real estate investors pounding the pavement now which makes the deals slim pickings...Georgia

That is like taking a 5 pound weight and you are swimming and barely get above water for air and another weight that is heavier than before is added onto your neck until you go under.  

Pound the pavement and get in with a go RE firm.The high prices in your areas also equal bigger commissions.

I know this thread is a little stale now... but I thought I'd add my $.02 in the unlikely event you hadn't made a decision yet.Everyone has already touched on the differences and perceived safety between the two...Don't be penny wise and pound foolish...

Penny wise, pound foolish using BP for your legal advice.

You should also know exactly what you are assigning as a Wholesaler as very few people actually understand this key part which, if done wrong, can lead to fines and unwanted calls from State Agencies regarding your activity.After you have your ducks in a row as far as legal, knowledge and requirements, then ways to start finding potential wholesale deals are:1) Driving for Dollars2) Online advertising "We Buy Homes"3) Meet with some local Estate Attorneys and Bankruptcy Attorneys and introduce yourself as a Real Estate Investor4) Road Side Signs: "We Buy Homes"5) Attend Local Networking Venues (like REIA Clubs, Meetups, Seminars, Etc.) to get your name out there and meet others in the business - Have Business Cards to hand outNow the hard part...learning what Investors are looking for.