This got me asking myself if it was appropriate to build in that cost to my estimates (and by association, my negotiation points).

But until I know what I don't know then I'm headed on a road to destruction.Read the Ultimate Beginners Guide, read the wholesaling threads, and listen to the podcast about wholesaling first.

Heading to make that download now.

Find a foreclosure, look at the company that secures them ask the workers that do to give you a heads up on anything that looks meets your standards.

Not sure my head will handle 60 hours or so of Podcasts but if it's my next best step.

So far I have found:Real estate agent- License requiredReal estate appraisal- Associate degreeProperty manager- Bachelor degreeDevelopment/Construction- (Couldn't find)What are some more options?

I am hard headed and stubborn so this suggestion was not even considered.

And there will be an apartment management association in your area offering networking opportunities.Since you're an agent, maybe they'll let you manage a smaller property after a bit of learning their "system".

Or just trial and error and jump head first in?

I also asked her about financing and she is going to have the mortgage broker that their office deals with contact me/give me some information.I surely feel that writing this down and signing up here along with talking to the property manager and realtor are heading me in the right direction to hopefully pick up a property this year!