There are a lot of youtube videos and even links back to older threads here about him.

I have listened and watched many wholesale videos and podcast for beginners and understand most of what needs to be done in order to close my first deal.

And the 4part video series to see how that is.

@Clark Kirkpatrick Great choices; looks like I’m on the right track as I’ve viewed a dozen or more videos from both Kevin and Grant.

First of all, why are they moving from Paris to OK (not that OK doesn't have its own charms :)) Second, have you spoken with them over the phone/video - do they have social media pages that you can see who they are?

David Green right here on BiggerPockets has a few great books and there is an arsenal of great YouTube videos from David and others right here on BiggerPockets.com as well.

I’ve been listening to almost every BP podcast, reading and listening to books, and watching YouTube videos.

Is it normal to ask for evidence (pictures, video, etc) of what needs to be repaired?

Most can do their work through email, document sharing, client calls and skype/video if you want face to face communications.   

If you're just keeping your money in a traditional bank account then it's losing value but if you invest in the stock market theres always a chance it goes down and even if you do make money you might have to pay short term capital gains taxes which is nasty.What do you guy think about this video on the safest investments for keeping your cash while you're saving for a downpayment?