But whatever, it was a good crash course on turning an apartment (spent several weekends hauling out trash, painting, installing LVP flooring, lots of YouTube university).

However, for the past few months I've been teaching myself about real estate investing by reading books, listening to audiobooks and watching YouTube videos. 

I know I'm a bit older but I saw it on YouTube.

Tips or advice on what to avoid?

Needing tips and advice as I'm getting frustrated after several losing offers, even at full price.  

To start out, I would start by watching/listening to as many Bigger Pockets podcasts and Youtube videos as you can to see how you can build your buyers list.Bigger Pockets PodcastsBigger Pockets YouTube Channel

He has a YouTube channel where he goes over this method. 

Avoid their free YouTube videos, their offers of newsletters, special reports and especially avoid attending their free introductory meeting or workshop.Then go ahead and decide if real estate investing is something you want to pursue.A MUCH better idea than starting as a “wholesaler” is to obtain your license and become a real estate agent.Becoming and agent has the following advantages over trying to wholesale1.

Hello @Ryan BealQuick tip: Consider moving into one side and renting out the other.

Personally, I liked just watching youtube videos and listening to podcasts.