I got good solid info, once they stopped selling the next level of classes (we weren't sold anything last weekend), good connections to local people, and access to databases of info not easily available to those of us not already in the industry. 

New construction is always an option if the right deal comes along.I work full time in the Oil and Gas industry (Construction Management).

As the title says, I'm new to this whole industry.

Since you're getting serious about RE, I challenge you to become a professional in the industry, do the very best you can at all times. 

I am looking for an intern to learn and earn their way into the industry.

Just expanding your network and meeting new people in all types of industries opens doors for sure. 

Not for a quick get rich method but from the people I have talked to, this industry is one where hard work and dedication pays off.

We found an off-market commercial/industrial lot in Southern California's Inland Empire, near San Bernardino and Riverside.We normally work residential, but naturally want to pursue this if it makes sense.

It's the industry standard for amortization schedules. 

Wholesaling is NOT an industry, it is providing a service in real estate.Real estate agents can make really good money, but they do so under legal and ethical constraints at a commission level that has a very long standing in the industry.Another aspect to setting fees is the financial risk taken by the entrepreneur, do they have real money invested, placed at risk, or are they simply a no skin in the game transaction facilitator, like an agent?