This allows us to close extremely quickly, which is an important competitive advantage.I don’t know how to read our own tax returns, and I’m certainly not going to read yours.

This does not involve the utility company meaning that you will still have to go into the property, read the meters, then individually bill each tenant for their usage and understand the bill is still in your name.

One of the first books Dave gave me to read was, Rich Dad Poor Dad.

Read my Utilities 101 below to see some options.

Based on how I am reading your summary it sounds like there is solid equity in the 2-family in order for a bank to cross-collaterize assets. 

I have listened to Dave Van Horn's podcasts and read his blogs on Bigger Pockets.  

Give The Ultimate Guide to Grading Cleveland Neighborhoods a read to see which neighborhoods fit your appetite for risk. 

Read Main Street Millionaire by Codie Sanchez.

It’s totally normal to feel overwhelmed when starting out, but it’s great that you’ve been saving and reading up on investing.

(Respectfully- Please don't tell me to save up and quit my job it's just not realistic for me and won't be anytime soon)If you read the threads on BP concerning wholesaling, you should be able to draw a few conclusions1. 99% of people trying wholesaling fail2.