I met Taylor at Brightstar in North Padre and I was very impressed it just wasn't what I wanted for my first purchase.  

I don't believe my parents will be against it but I was under the impression that since I'll have rental income backing me up to almost "guarantee" mortgage will be paid it won't be much of an issue.

Professionals with decades of experience and very impressive track records do all the heavy lifting for you.

Very impressive for 1 year and no prior experience

I am impressed that you got a contractor to come out to walk the house with you and to write up a bid. 

You will get some good advice and hopefully make a good impression so if they ever are hiring they give you a call.As for an actual job analyzing deals full time, I'm not sure it exists and if so I doubt it pays a ton.

So, I wonder if there is something in your conversation with the Realtors you've talked to that has given them a wrong or bad impression.  

Belcher--I understood only later, from his comments to me, that his impression was that landlords always provide water --he must  only have personal experience renting apartments/condo himself.  

I recently signed-up for the web application and from what I've seen so far I've been impressed.  

This will be my first time (wholesaler) and I do not want to give the seller the impression that I a "newbie".