I am about to turn 34 and I feel like I am already late to the game if I want to really build wealth and retire from the corporate world at a decent age. 

When they interviewed Mike Flowers from Florida I loved the confidence he spoke with about how much he loves doing what he does and the fact that we were about the same age made me realize that I can do it too.

Their inspections are very stringent.  

I could be off base but that's my take on it.1,500 is not a lot for someone who could actually teach you the business.. but you may want to talk with some local folks and offer to work for free in exhage for some education you may have some takers on that.But at your age I personally would spend the money getting a RE license and go to work for a top producing broker on a team and REALLY learn the industy.. wholesaling is not a life long pursuit with most folks...

I was pretty stringent about following rules.

That is very good.Repairs will depend on the tenants and on the effective age of the building.

I am 34 years of age with a high desire to break into Real Estate as an investor.

It's amazing how many tenants go the rent-to-own route & the RTO companies call me for a reference.Often if we do a flip or sell we will move our own aging appliances to the flip & the wife gets to pick new ones. 

It will help you actually take action and buy something otherwise you will spend ages trying to understand everything which is impossible. 

I would love to hear any advice you guys have for someone my age getting into this.