I'm not trying to scare you, but be prepared for being an agent if you choose this path.

If on the other hand you don't mind getting your hands dirty and are prepared for you and a few friends to show up and persuade occupants to leave you may do fine.

Perhaps you should aim to eventually be independent of family generosity, and prepare for the real world?

I have been absorbing as much information from the BP books, podcasts and the webinars to try and prepare for this adventure. 

Learning, analyzing deals, making contacts and networking, walking neighborhoods - start learning the craft, the market, and the numbers so you'll be prepared once you find your first potential deal.

Before I begin making offers, are there any other steps I can take to see that I'm as best prepared as can be?

OK, I have a few actually. 1) Do you happen to know of a reliable contact at PWB that can assist us with gaining approval to remove a water service line?

Hello, I'm planning on wholesaling properties in Orange County and am currently seeking services of a Real Estate Attorney on the following matters:- Letter of Intent and Purchase Agreement contracts- Legal advice on do's and don'ts of wholesaling in Orange CountyIf you're an attorney, or know somebody, please feel free to reach out.Thanks-Harsh 

I have worked my life to get into a community service position and am far less satisfied with the limited help I can provide in my full time dream job than I ever thought when I was a kid dreaming of it.

However that and funeral services are the biggest money sink the average American has.