i'd rather have this experience than pay $30k  to have  someone teach me how to do it..  

You are just a short drive from Gainesville where Invest Gainesville holds monthly workshops to teach you how to buy real estate the right way.

Jason,The first thing I teach all wholesalers to do is build a solid buyers list.

They are a self-directed IRA that specializes in teaching classes to investors and how to lend to real estate professionals.  

The main objective of the program is to teach residents of the city to become investors and revitalize not only the Germantown neighborhood but neighborhoods across the city.Please send me a private message and I will be happy to point you to the artist areas.

I'm not saying it can't be done it's just that you have to not only love real estate investing but you also have to love teaching others in order to be truly successful as a coach.

Even it's just an informal deal with a family friend, shopping your deal to local investors will teach you so much, so fast that you'll see how easy it can be --- IF you have the cash down payment, credit cards to fund the rehab, or a third party buyer to make a quick wholesale fee.I was amazed how easy (embarrassed really) it is to find money from friends that have good jobs but no time to manage investments.

I joined BP because I believe the resources here will teach me how to take action and begin our real estate investing career. 

He teaches lease options and this may provide you with another creative finance option.

I too am a Dave Ramsey fan he teaches some great principals but your right they don't help much in investing.