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.

This allows me to engage with their network.What have you read that I should read?

You need someone that clicks with you personally before engaging in a mentor/mentee relationship with the dedication and stress that may be involved.Where to find a mentorStart by looking within your existing network.

Lastly, most poker players have a saying "don't throw good money after bad". 

so if you sell in 2022 it will be done before you file your tax return for 2022 (if you have to run past 4/15 you simply file an extension) so the exchange is reported on your 2022 tax return.BIGGEST ACTION ITEM - engage a QI before the property closes or you'll have a big tax bill.

@Winter Heintz, my worst tenant experience was years ago, before I got wise and engaged the services of a fantastic property manager.

Ask to be added on as joint it will help your credit history and scorePay everyone on timeDon't buy joint with girlfriend unless you are engaged, buying is a marriage type commitmentAsk for overtime every timeAsk your debt card company for a $100 credit cardWhat programs does your employer offer discounts on employee loans?

Without knowing seller's situation you are spinning lots of wheels. a) seller owned for 30 years, property appreciated and they don't want lump sum capital gains maybe is a playerb) seller bought three years ago and has a loan probably is not a player