I really do trust and believe in my own abilities and platforms like BiggerPockets are there to help if needed.

Some of the anecdotes in his book are a tad implausible, but I'll grant artistic license. 

The lender wants to trust you, the lender wants to help you, the lender wants to approve you, but the new government guidelines eliminate lenders' ability to be flexible.

If there are problems with the document, we find out within a few days at most, have the ability to make corrections, and re-submit.

Looking for someone who wants to make some good money and learn wholesaling/further their ability to make money from wholesaling. 

@Jesse Felix if you can embrace the game of "how much money can I save every month", you will position yourself well for not just the first down payment on the first property, but the ability to maximize the opportunities you may find over a longer term.The game of "how much can I save" is great training for the game of "how much can I earn" when hunting and analyzing deals. 

In the premade contract it mentions the seller verifying my ability to buy the property before signing.

Rental rates for studio units are very high (+/- $1200 in working class areas, far higher elsewhere) and the ability to carve out a JADU out of existing square footage is both relatively inexpensive and a potential big boost to income and value.13.

It terms of home decor, I like to go to flea markets and look for local artists.

@Benjamin Greene That's a great attitude to have and the ability to think creatively to solve problems is a skill that will serve you very well in this business.