I decided to youtube videos that would help me learn about investing and stumbled upon bigger pockets podcast.

My wife (Priyal) and I, both are newbie in the world of REI and looking for some guidance/tips on how and where to get started.

Thanks @Michael Le for the tips.

And thanks for the electric panel tip! 

@Rob KrachYou are clearly acting as an agent and creating an illegal lease mandating tenant to do repairs.You can't find tenants for people because it's a "friend"my advice to you is to get a license in the state of Illinois, and then list properties for lease option and get a fee for finding a tenant buyerOr find a way to get on title as a principal without the license, such as subject to existing financing or land contract.As @Curt Smith said Google "YouTube Jeff Watson illegal Wholesaling"The business of Real Estate Investing takes not just reading on boards but getting a good contract attorney and understanding local laws of agency @Bill Gulley

One of my favorite features are the podcasts that have interviews with successful investors and others in the business to show give tips and warnings without a ton of hype or a sales pitch. 

However, this site thrives on interactions and as such we encourage two way exchanges and look forward to educational and thought provoking ideas relevant to REI. http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthere http://www.biggerpockets.com/ubg http://www.biggerpockets.com/meet Setting up Keyword Alerts How to Use @Mentions on BiggerPockets 25 Tips for Real Estate SuccessBefore your 1st purchase, please ensure you visit the below link for some tips. http://www.realestate.com/advice/buying-your-first-investment-property/ eBookhttp://www.biggerpockets.com/files/user/brandonatbp/file/real-estate-rewind-a-biggerpockets- community-book Blog http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/02/09/how-to-start-investing-real-estate-young/ Lastly, don't forget the podcasts, webinars, #askbp podcast and the blogs.

Ok, now that you have taken your initial step, below are some quick links to get engaged.http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthere http://www.biggerpockets.com/ubg http://www.biggerpockets.com/meet Setting up Keyword Alerts How to Use @Mentions on BiggerPockets 25 Tips for Real Estate SuccessREI can be very daunting, but, before you go searching for that 1st buy, please take a few minutes to bone up on the tips in link below.http://www.realestate.com/advice/buying-your-first-investment-property/ However, this site thrives on interactions and as such we encourage two way exchanges and look forward to educational and thought provoking ideas relevant to REI.

I would like to hear advice and tips about if this is a smart way to begin my wholesaling career.

Im still in my learning phase and welcome ANY tips that can be given.Thank you all!