What determines success is NOT the area code, it's the individuals ability to engage in the successful strategy, at THIS market of the moment, for that specific market, and that specific strategy. 

bIn addition to all other applicable requirements, the following provisions apply to brokers that did not hold a current and valid broker's license on December 31, 1996:INo such broker shall engage in an independent brokerage practice without first having served actively as a real estate broker for at least two years.

Recommend you start contacting all the big players in TC and make a list and stay on top of it.

If you want engagement from experienced investors, I have one MAJOR tip nobody will tell you:BUY A PRO MEMBERSHIP.I'm not affiliated with BP in any way, but this is the greatest investing network, probably in the world!

Go to networking events: This should be one of your first steps along with engaging with other members on this site.

Unless your sitting on 7 figures minimum in true cash your not a player anyway if things to TU.

Engaging in this forum and listening to the podcasts is a great first step.

Here is a good video The Ohio Division of Real Estate made about wholesaling in Ohio https://www.com.ohio.gov/real/I would engage an attorney as soon as possible to make sure you are staying within the law 

I am a freshman baseball player in college, however, I know I want to be involved in real estate.

Not only is it critical to learn from them but brokers are unlikely to engage with you unless they know there is an experienced sponsor or team behind you.