Online platforms like Zillow, PropStream, and Auction.com are worth exploring, and don’t forget to check out local real estate groups for deals and partnerships.Since you’re in Racine, the Rental Property Association of Wisconsin and Milwaukee REIA are great resources for networking, finding contractors, and learning about funding opportunities.

hopefully something that can be set up online!

Calgary is gorgeous, I try to get out there as much as possible when I'm free.

Offer to do his inspections for free in exchange for some education on how to find, analyze, and fund deals.

Nobody works for FREE. 

If you were going to focus your time on learning something, I'd say getting familiar with a bookkeeping platform (like Quickbooks Online) would be the best bang for your buck.

The site looks like it came back online and it's stunning. 

The program is $3000, and I haven't found much online about them.I started out investing in non-performing notes but having trouble obtaining those lately.Thanks,Nicole

It appeals to desperation on both sides of the transaction, which also makes it a great online class to sell... 

Third, If you want to offer an alternative (which you're not required to) - If you have a PM plaform like Baselane or RentRedi (free for BP Pro members) you can offer credit boosting for tenants that pay on time.