I am not as worried when it comes to fixing up the house because I am more than willing to put in some sweat equity and my uncle being a contractor who is willing to help.

Basically, you can utilize sweat equity (if you have the skills) to make the down payment up.2) Some people open LLCs for each and every property.  

Also if this was an exceptional deal, with minimal work, I wouldn't sweat it.

Increase your skill set so that you have some sweat equity to offer partners who do have capital.

Sadly, many throw that opportunity away and leave their IRA in some under-performing portfolio of paper assets simply because they see or hear one thing they do not like about the IRS restrictions that come with these tax-sheltered savings vehicles - such as UBTI or the prohibitions against sweat equity.  

I'm definitely looking to put in sweat equity either way.

hi I'm brand new to investing and I'm looking for a mentor to help me take their first step and show me how to wholesale houses or find someone that I can help rehab and flip I have no money to invest right now but willing to invest Sweat Equity to get started any advice would be appreciated

Sounds like with your skill set and connections to the construction trade you are well positioned to get something needing a little rehab,  which might help you get something with a bit less competition and build some sweat equity.    

I really like the idea of "sweat equity" as my good friend put it that i was out on the boat with saturday.

Better yet, find a way to add value to what they are doing and they will likely mentor you free of charge, in exchange for a bit of your time and sweat in helping them.