Hi @Kristin Davey...welcome to BP and the investing game. 

I've come to the conclusion that this seems like the most interesting game I could possibly come up with, but that I seriously need to learn more before I try my hand at it.So, here I am.

Chart of accounts, how to set up properties (as "Customers"?)

I currently work as Catalog Manager but am looking to step my game up and learn more and real estate.

Then you will have some skin in the game to purchase your next rental property etc!!

The best way to go about getting into the wholesaling game with little to no money is to 1) network with local investors/wholesalers to see who you could potentially learn from and co-wholesale with & 2) start driving for dollars to find potential properties.  

Now that I own my family home in the Bay Area with some built in equity, I’m ready to leverage that equity and my savings to get into the game.

Playing the appreciation game can be like gambling, and if your house is really cash flowing well after all of your expenses and your mortgage payment I'm not sure if it makes sense to sell. 

Really tired of just passing up deals because the numbers just don't make sense and want to start getting in the game.

Finally, it provides sample letters you can customize and use.NOLO web site is a great resource for state law.