I used to hide my school books inside my football jersey so I wouldn't get jacked as I walked home, I had to hide my study efforts, thats what it takes, that level of commitment. 

Any suggestions or recommendations on finding job opportunities in the real estate industry would be greatly appreciated.Thanks, Pleshette

I used Lowes on my first several rehabs, but once I started getting more into it, I met people who told me about my now cabinet and counter supplier that is better quality for 1/3 the price since they don't have a show room and only work with industry professionals essentially.

Can I make billions of dollars in this industry?

Big data will infiltrate all industries. 

If I’m being honest (and I may be over-thinking it), I’m worried about getting a job for a wholesaling company, and the possibility of burning important bridges in the industry when I do leave to start wholesaling on my own.

I'm definitely going to utilize the education section here as suggested, and start working on getting my feet wet by talking with some people in the industry and see what directions they point me.  

Starting with a small apartment complex would be a great way to learn the apartment industry from the inside!

I am new to the real estate industry and new on BiggerPockets.

It could be "par for the course" for the industry, not sure, and unless this guy is a professional chef (which would be against the terms of my lease to run a business on the premises), this is really picky.