Being completely new to this I'm trying to soak up everything like a sponge.

That makes you obviously teachable, if you are willing to soak in the experience of other people who have done what you want to do.

I used to go to those real estate seminars all the time to soak up and learn as much as possible.

Right now people are soaking up the sun at Cactus League Spring Training games around the Metro Phoenix area.I arbitrage an Airbnb in Scottsdale (85250) in a neighborhood with no HOA, which is one the best options since many condos in Scottsdale impose at least a 30-day minimum rental.

Market knowledge is your secret sauce the more you know about your market, the key players the properties within the better positioned you will be to move.When it comes to approaching other investors and agents, you have to build that relationship gradually, be involved in the networking events you attend and take part in conversations and try to add value, and soak it all in. 

I would suggest you soak in as much knowledge of your current company and start asking questions to your bosses beyond your scope of work. 

Just a sponge trying to soak up as much as I can! 

I only went to the strip and the air is all "marijuana-marijuana-marijuana" soaked.

Do a podcast search for Wholesaling (if you havent already) and soak up all the good, there are a LOT of bad wholesalers out there, do not be one of them!! 

Trying to soak up as much as i can.