Also, I would suggest reading articles, latest news stories that feature these neighborhoods.

Still work my regular job and hungry for that deal that will break the barrier and allow me to do this full time. thanks for reading a liitle about me  and to bigger pockets for providing this wonderful platform.Josh Sharon

Right now I'm reading on REOs as a buy method; the book is dated so things may have changed.

I read Poor Dad Rich Dad, and of course like many others I felt that Robert was talking about my specific situation.

I've listened to Matt Theriault's podcasts, which I believe are enormously helpful.It was his podcasts that steered me to looking into wholesale real estate, as the no money down/connecting sellers with buyers, concept is attractive.I currently own a contracting business, which as of late has lost its appeal.I know the construction business well and have lived through a pletherea of learned experiences.Not that I'm bored with construction, I'm wanting a seemingly more fluid cash flow business.What I've learned, and frankly want BP's thoughts, is that I'm looking for distressed property or owners as potential sellers.I want to connect those types of opportunities with buyers, who either don't have or want to take the time to find the properties I'm willing to do the work to find.Based on my reading of BP's UBG, understanding what buyers want should be the first step, versus finding sellers and then buyers.And, that a great resource could be county records of cash buyers and that that step would provide potential buyers.Question:Has this approach worked for you?

Have you read The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Wholesaling?

I've read countless posts and blog articles on BP regarding this topic but any advice you could impart for a beginner starting out would be great.

. ;) I agree with @Raymond B. start reading, watching and listening like crazy, very thankful for sites like BP for it's access to education.  

welcome to bigger pockets there is lots here to learn and read 

I have been been listening to the Bigger Pockets Podcasts, reading their articles and occasionally lurking on the forums for a few years now.