Start by networking through local meetups, REIA groups, and online communities like BiggerPockets to connect with experienced investors.

I have just started in a 3-day training for the Lee Arnold broker certification program and thus far just completed the online material required for preparation. 

Finding them online and completing an application so they can atleast do an initial underwriting will work.here is min. someone will want to see:2.

The city wants to tear the property and surrounding properties down Zillow said it’s worth 38000The city offer me 13000.I could use some adviceHard to give advice with limited information, but as a general rule, the longer you wait and the further down the line their project is the more valuable your property will be to them.Zillow (and all automatic online) estimates are very unreliable, so don't base on that.

Networking, local meetups, door knocking, mailers, wholesalers, online forums specific to your area of interest.  

Yes, I am looking for an online platform to begin self-managing too.

Invest in as long as it takes you to write a check, do a wire transfer, or even an online bill pay4.

Our STR/MTR portfolio typically sees around 80% occupancy, and I’ve noticed that the online travel booking sites often push properties with consistently great guest experiences.

In online forums, the danger I've experienced is the "national" effect. 

I was seeing information online that suggested both routes...Thanks in advance for the help!