That said, completely agree with your point that actually finding a property & getting it under contract is the most difficult part and understandably the most intimating potential "barrier" to a beginner like myself. 

You have access to my calendar link that you can schedule at any point in time.

If you're looking at the image in Google Earth, it should have an "Imagery Date" along the bottom like in this photo:Another cool feature that Google offers is the ability to go back and pick a point in time and view an image from that date and see how an area has changed over time.

After reading the Ultimate Beginners Guide to Real Estate Investing, I decided that wholesaling properties was the niche that best suited me for this point in time in my life.

I'd say that this doesnt sound like a good investment to take on at this point in time.

Also tell her that at this point in time you will not be renewing her lease and she would be advised to look for different accommodations now when the market is strong.

First in time, first in right.Third, there was mention of legal aid. 

I guess my biggest concern was funding and getting it in time before someone else scoops up the property.

And if he really isn't planning on staying, you'll find out easily if he refuses to renew and you can then plan on giving him notice in time to find someone for winter.

My end game has always been to be a buy and hold investor so, up to this point in time, I have used all of my borrowing capacity to do deals for myself.