Being able to sit in your mentor's office and listen to how he makes calls, articulates his message, negotiates deals, etc. is highly effective.As for other advice, be ready to go at least a year without any income if you decide to go into brokerage.

You should be able to articulate, in writing, at or about the time the application is rejected, why you are denying rental. 

Plus I am not the most articulate writer that is going to win over everyone in written debate form with my 'quill' here.

I want to be clear I think wholesaling (WS) is not easy but if you think it is the correct path for you at this time here are some thoughts that if articulated in a clear and level method may help sway your parents.WS does not preclude you from going to college. 

But be honest and able to articulate it.

Why --> Goals --> ProcessOnce I was able to do the above, my wife knew I was serious and I was able to easily articulate my vision for why I wanted to do real estate or any of my other ideas.

The motivation to compile so much intricate information that is held in a mostly emotional state and convert those feelings into words articulated seems difficult coupled with the feelings of vulnerability of putting yourself “out there.”

@Dave Foster thank you for taking the time and the articulate explanation.

I like the way you articulate this.

That last approach is not the same as a promise or agreement on your part, and perhaps (depending on the language, etc.) its more of an articulation of cause and effect rather than agreement and default.