Usually, there is a disadvantage to the employer for this type of labor; that being part-time (student can't work a full day, increase training to teach skills required, high turnover due to the instability of workers).  

We would be able to teach you anything you need to know to be successful in wholesaling  

What I do know is that we’ve had a lot of success with our own real estate investments and we’ve helped a lot of other people over the last 10+ years that we’ve been teaching classes through our various programs.

I don't have all the answers but I do love talking/ teaching what I've learned to like minded individuals. 

To cut your own aggravation over dealing with a teen,you might want to think about having a carrot and a road map to increase the likely hood he will follow through and that you won't have to nag him to follow through.The carrot, maybe something he likes, or thinks is adult-like, such an afternoon at the driving range and lunch out somewhere he chooses for the two of you.The road map, a (short) bulleted list of say 3 books (maybe eBooks he can read on his phone)A test to ensure he has read them by pretending you have not read them yet, and have him "Teach You" what was in the books before he can earn the carrots.And if it were me I'd start with Rich Dad Poor Dad as number 1.Good Luck!

Not only has it an immediate impact on your cost of living and your savings rate, but it also teaches you most of the essential skills to become a real estate investor.

 Business classes in college are probably a waste of money in the real world  However there are many examples of people in the military who saved up a great deal of money while performing their duties for a few years and then after discharge they had a nice pile of money to get started in real estate Will also teach discipline and other skills important to real estateNot to mention then you can get the G.I. benefit to go to college free if you choose

Find someone who is doing deals in your area/town and find a way to add value so they can teach you.

Wholesaling will also teach you how to come up with the money rather than wait for you to save $30k.

Your first investment will teach you many lessons.