Welcome @Brian Martin,I would recommend you check out the how-to-guides under the "Learn" heading if you have not already.Here is a forum post where @Robin Secord compiled a list of the books recommended in the podcasts.If you do a site search for "book" a whole lot of info comes up as well.Happy investing, Craig

The other thing you could do is just knock on the doors and ask the tenants politely if you could just check out the unit.  

Check out the member search area under Network to find local members.I too decided to get my broker license after having difficulty finding one that understood investors.  

Check out rentupm.com to see our website.Depending on what type of work you are looking for, you may be 30 days out for a good contractor, being that it is summer.Let me know if I can help.

I am a newbie and interested in learning more about wholesaling as well.I listened to this BiggerPockets podcast the other day and it was very encouraging about how overwhelming everything can be. http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/04/02/bp-podcast-116-how-to-quit-job-through-wholesaling-flipping-taking-action-with-nasar-elarabi/Check out other podcasts under the "Learn" tab, too!

Also, check out out REIA meetings. http://www.tbreia.com/

But our first meeting went really well. you should also check out @Albert Okagbue!

If you want to get to know a little more about my self you can check out the BP pod cast show 124 or find my blogs here on BP as well. see you around!

Don't miss The BiggerPockets Podcast - they are great for learning how others are finding success.Also - be sure to check out House Flipping: The Best of BiggerPockets.

Check out the forums under Starting out, you'll find  a lot of tips to get your feet wet in REI and overcome those fears, doubts and analysis paralysis you may have on your first deal.