My main concern is my tenants are basically professional system abusers and I wouldn't be surprised if when the constable shows up, they magically have a check with the outstanding rent owed. 

It will familiarize you with the basic terminology and benefits.

I am just simply looking for a more experienced investor to introduce me to the very basics of real estate.

I was renovating a single family garage today (full installation) and when I came to check on the finished work, the workers basically created four holes (two doors) on the ceiling.I'm looking to find out what I can do.1.

That is an oversimplification, but that's basically how I decide if a property is worth buying. 

They all have different rules in different states, though, so it really is basically a research project to find the right fit that works for you.    

I'm currently educating myself on the basics of wholesaling and REI in general and will soon be on the verge of finding and executing my first deal.

As such, you need to be confident in your comfort level with each inspection, and at what repair level you'd take it as-is (basically), where you'd take it but based on a lower negotiated price to repair/renovate items, and where the cost is to great to proceed.When I walked from my first cost/benefit analysis, it stung a little. 

The other 3 units are gutted and basically need a complete rehab. 

The principles taught apply to Self Storage, as well as just about most other investing syndicates - at least the what, why, & how to go about about setting them up.Jillian Sidoti from Crowdfunding Lawyers (partners with Gene Trowbridge whom @Alina Trigub recommended) speaks at these Summits about all of the above on the in's & out's of setting up a Syndication.