However, for the past few months I've been teaching myself about real estate investing by reading books, listening to audiobooks and watching YouTube videos. 

It's a complex topic, you can definitely learn more about the basics from YouTube videos. 

To start out, I would start by watching/listening to as many Bigger Pockets podcasts and Youtube videos as you can to see how you can build your buyers list.Bigger Pockets PodcastsBigger Pockets YouTube Channel

Avoid their free YouTube videos, their offers of newsletters, special reports and especially avoid attending their free introductory meeting or workshop.Then go ahead and decide if real estate investing is something you want to pursue.A MUCH better idea than starting as a “wholesaler” is to obtain your license and become a real estate agent.Becoming and agent has the following advantages over trying to wholesale1.

Feel free to reach out if you want to chat about duplexes/multifamily here in San Diego...my wife and I house hack and we are local investors here as well in Single Family and Multifamily properties.

Personally, I liked just watching youtube videos and listening to podcasts.

I’m happy to connect and chat

As you chat with people you might realize some investment strategies sound awful, and others will really align with you. 

I would love to share my experiences and chat you more if you're interested.

Look to talk to someone with insight on the matter.Recently watched the video of Rafael talking about making around $40k/month doing the arbitrage method.