I think one thing that causes so many people to get their license...then ultimately leave the industry quickly is a complete misunderstanding of what being a real estate agent means.

The Ultimate Beginner's Guide is now course that you can now watch.

With those accomplishments you can hit the ground running when your confidence level is attained to execute on your selected niche.http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/02/22/buying-rental-property/ (how to buy a rental property) http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/01/07/flipping-houses/ (step by step guide to flips)https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/01/31/ultimate-beginners-guide-real-estate-wholesaling-2/ (Ultimate beginners guide to wholesaling)The bottom line is that you must take action to start.

Perhaps you'll find it useful in defining what you want from a mentor:https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/06/20/ultimate-guide-finding-incredible-mentors/

If you haven't yet, be sure to check out the The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing and The BiggerPockets Podcast.

It will ultimately be left to the courts's discretion but if you have a strong clause in the instruments you have a chance to be able to pursue those losses which incur by way of enforcing the instrument.  

Ok, now that you have taken your initial step, below are some quick links to get engaged.Since your interest lies with wholesaling, I added a guide and a couple podcasts for you to read, listen to and fill the void, while waiting for a local mentor and networking connections.https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/01/31/ultimate-beginners-guide-real-estate-wholesaling-2/ (Ultimate beginners guide to wholesaling)https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/10/09/getting-started-real-estate-wholesaler/ (BP Podcast 091 Wholesaling)https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/10/31/wholesaling-podcast-mike-nelson/ (BP Podcast 042 - wholesaling) http://www.biggerpockets.com/startherehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/meethttps://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsHow to Use @Mentions on BiggerPocketshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/ruleshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/inviteshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/categorieshttps://www.udemy.com/biggerpockets-real-estate-investing-course/ (video with 64 lectures and approx 6hrs of material)https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing (Ultimate beginner's guide to REI)REI can be very daunting, but, before you go searching for that 1st buy, please take a few minutes to bone up on the tips in link below.https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/12/19/real-estate-investing-success-smart-tips/REI books suggested by BPershttps://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/11/13/7-real-estate-books-beginner-investors/ (7 absolute must read books for beginner REI)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/04/14/best-real-estate-books/?

The Ultimate Beginner's Guide is now course that you can now watch.

If you haven't yet, be sure to check out the The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing and The BiggerPockets Podcast.

My goal is to ultimately do more than one at a time, though.