Since we are upfront about our actual numbers (based on historical data, not pro-forma estimates of expenses etc) with any and all potential clients - and actually go out of our way to ensure they understand not just the ROI calculation, but exactly how each component figure is determined - I would say we are actually doing a better job than most at educating our clients.

From there you will discover your niche and what aspect you enjoy most, and in 3-6 months if nothing has happened the truth about if you truly love this will come to life, and if you're willing to keep going will come down to your interest in this world.

Now, I've discovered the beautiful art of Wholesaling.

I can tell Zillow is not that accurate because a property on one page may say it's on the market on another page in Zillow, it may say the property is sold.By the time, we discovered that we wouldn't be getting the purchase offers all together, we had signed the broker agreement some time prior.  

RE is the best wealth builder and time is the most powerful component of the equation so starting young is the way to go! 

For me, once I understood the numbers side of things, I immediately discovered that real estate was about to be a lot more fun.

That is one component of what makes a property worth considering a flip (quick resale).

If you think you will go FHA, Conventional, 203k, etc. and then Quit Claim the property, to a LLC, or a Land Trust you run the risk of the lender discovering a Title Transfer occurred and activating the "Acceleration Clause" or "Due on Sale Clause" that requires the loan to be paid in full, within 'x' number of days.

As I'm sure you've discovered, Bigger Pockets is the ultimate game changer when it comes to successful real estate investing.

Ask any title company for a Preliminary Title Report (costs a few hundred) and they should discover any outstanding liens.