The only industries that make money selling to people who rarely get the benefit are the diet and fitness gyms. 

Even some who do it exclusively.

I think we must understand this is not your grandfathers tech industry anymore.

I am very serious about being successful in this industry,  so If there is anyone in my area, or anyone on BP for that matter, that is willing to help me on my way with wholesaling I would definitely appreciate it. 

They don't do enough business to be proficient in this industry. 

I’m also excited about the UVREIA monthly meetings to be able to meet others in the real estate investment industry.

Prior to Real Estate I was in the Hospitality and Entertainment Production industry.

Right now you really want to focus on enhancing your human capital ( and college) but along the way, like summers and down time, I would really read all you can on real estate strategies (be it flips or buy and holds) and even think about some hands on work if you have access (relatives in the industry, summer jobs, etc) to an opportunity (even as a laborer on a crew)..

Investor carrot SEO is powered by a company called Generation Web, which touts that their CEO is "1 of 50 who are SEO certified" - in 10 years in the industry, I've never heard of an SEO certification - is there anyone from Investor Carrot who can fill me in on what this certification is, and who certifies the applicants?

I am not here for the easy money, I know this a very serious industry and doing the "dancing" as you said, would be nothing but disrespectful to the professionals in the field.