I like real estate because I find fulfillment in creating tangible value and like the wealth-building potential to provide for my family's needs.So why not build a business focused on wholesaling, yet keep the best deals for flips/holds?

I have read most of the education areas of the site and listened to 30+ podcasts.

Scott The Book on Flipping Houses, The Book on Estimating ReHab Costs http://www.biggerpockets.com/flippingbookCouple good reads  9 Reasons You Couldn't Find A Buyer For Your Wholesale Deal Don't Start Wholesaling Until You Read This: Wholesale Advice from a Fix and Flipper How to Start Wholesaling: Getting Past The Education and Into the FieldDownload BP’s newest book here some good due diligence in Chapter 10.

I want to take a pragmatic and calculative approach and get my education first, but at the same time I'm looking for properties CONSTANTLY.

Couple good reads  9 Reasons You Couldn't Find A Buyer For Your Wholesale Deal Don't Start Wholesaling Until You Read This: Wholesale Advice from a Fix and Flipper How to Start Wholesaling: Getting Past The Education and Into the FieldDownload BP’s newest book here some good due diligence in Chapter 10.

Welcome to the site @Devon Small Bigger Pockets is the most innovative and educational site available to learn about real estate investing.Wishing you the best!

I would suggest you start by building your education, whether that is a college degree, independent education on a skill or a trade, or surrounding yourself with mentors.

I'll also add some additional commentary.In the metropolitan markets across the country we're seeing young educated professionals wanting to live near the area in which they also work.

This developer is well-known and well-respected in our small town, so I am not as freaked out as I would be if I were dealing with a complete stranger, but the more you mention stuff the more I realize i have no idea what I am doing......thanks for trying to educate me!

They are all about education.