I have a bachelors in biology and am currently pursuing a pharmacy degree.

I have been in that business since I was 17 including those college years eventhough my business degree emphasized real estate.Several of my freinds have moved down to Austin but none are in the real estate business.  

Any info on typical cost associated with refi would be great, also rental is paid off.Thanks!

I actually had a concern about this knowing that measure L had recently passed and it turns out the North Richmond is outside of the jurisdiction of Richmond proper so the ordinance would not apply based on what I was told.It's still good to check with the new rent program office to make sure. http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/3364/Richmond-Rent-Pr...I encourage you to look into EBRHA (a rental property owner association) if you do end up getting into the rental property business.

I am leaning toward the idea that wholesaling is more of a you eat only what you kill, such as like being a RE sales associate, while rehabbing is like being a broker.

Steve T. take a look on Narpm.org that is the National association of Residential Property Managers.

The more you buy/sell, the higher % you keep, depending on your contract with your broker.You're probably best off at a small local firm where you can pay minimal fees, get access to MLS and basic supervision, and aren't required to pay $600/year to local/state/national association of realtors (NAR).

I think he would mentor me if I choose to go this route but I don't think I want to sacrifice my career and degree so soon after starting.

Try the Apartment Owners Association of Greater Orlando in Maitland. 

Congrats on finishing your degree, Tim Butterfield and best of luck entering the market.