I think the coming generation will implement and figure out cost saving ways to keep buildings in good shape with an ever decreasing construction pool of workers.Many in construction are attempting to introduce construction jobs to more young people but they fail to realize the product is the issue and not the marketing.We have to implement technology.

What kind of advice would you offer to a young individual still in college, that wants to enter the real estate game? 

There seems to be a big presence on the forum from the KC area so you should be able to get some good advice.It looks like you have your WHY figured out, -- an extremely important motivator.

Also these people do not sound motivated at all which is your #1 criteria if you are trying to wholesale.  

Full disclosure, it's one of the motivation behind this post.I should attend a local REIA meeting.

While there will always be distressed houses, motivated sellers, foreclosures, HUD homes, and even discounted retail homes, you have to watch the trends and learn how to utilize the opportunities at hand.

There are also lot of editing software products that will allow you to add the text to the videos. 

Our goal is to build a business that improves our community and helps individuals and families establish homes that they love and trust.

Id love to hook up with like minded individuals to teach, and learn from.

That could be 30-40% of the tax you would pay by just selling.But if you've really had  the intent to maybe hold this property for productive use and it's just not penciling out then you may want to think about a 1031 then or now if you end up selling and then buy your next hold property with financing that will let you keep it.