Starting young: As someone just starting out at 18, what would be the best way to build a foundation for wealth?

The other option would be going to local investor meetups and asking those who attend for good references. 

:Always do anything within the walls of escrow, i.e. pay people, pay title, pay escrow, pay invoices from termite, give a credit to a buyer or seller along with anything else. 

I want to get my start in real estate and thought wholesaling would be a great way to do so. 

-if you can't go there in person, look at some properties in person, talk to some people in person, build a network in person and get a feel for an area in person, i would not buy. 

I would be paying all in cash.

In a seller's market, home prices typically increase due to limited inventory, while in a buyer’s market, prices tend to be more negotiable.

also, will I be able to rent it as there are already so many rentals there?

It can create some tension, but that's why REI can be so lucrative, sometimes you have to do hard stuff that no one else wants to do. 

Many traveling professionals look for rentals under $2,400/month, though sometimes they can go higher if they are part of a group.Let me know if you need any help—I'd be happy to share everything I've learned!