I recommend finding someone who best fits what you are looking for and take massive action..

Maybe folks that take 'massive action' can be more helpful.   

I am a newbie and interested in learning more about wholesaling as well.I listened to this BiggerPockets podcast the other day and it was very encouraging about how overwhelming everything can be. http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/04/02/bp-podcast-116-how-to-quit-job-through-wholesaling-flipping-taking-action-with-nasar-elarabi/Check out other podcasts under the "Learn" tab, too!

I just want to be around the action and learn as much as I can.

Do what makes you happy and people who are meant to be in your life will be in your life.Personal action I took: Buy a white board.

I just heard the news about future NASA plans in Huntsville.

Within the last two weeks have attended the Lake Forest meetup, spoke with several people there, had two meeting meeting with local investors who have shared quite a bit of knowledge and direction with me, attended a meeting on due diligence, and went out and saw a flip in action.  

The good news is that I guaranteed a 4% return on my $50k.

If you do chances are you will be the defendant in a court action, even though the tenant isn't doing what she is supposed to.

Auction properties typically require quite a bit more research and don't come with as many exit strategies as those found on the MLS.I would recommend attending your local auction with no intention on purchasing, observe the actions of the bidders and maybe befriend a regular, if possible.Good luck!