As you read these books, watch the BiggerPockets podcasts.

I will be going to a few auctions first to watch, learn and see outcomes. 

I've spent some time on YouTube and while I appreciate BL has hosted other RE education, their playlist is really wanting in the areas that are most directly related to their services.

I opted for YouTube instead of paper

I'll continue to pay down my debt, save, watch my market for a fourplex and see if an opportunity arises.

You have gotten some great advice already in here but I will touch on the guest experience portion and local partnerships.My tips for guest experience:Have a digital guidebook explaining everything inside and near by places to visit.Record a YouTube video of yourself touring the property and showing the details of working things.

I've read quite a bit and I've watched a ton of videos. 

If they do not pay their portion (if they have one) you say, " hey you are breaking the rules of your program, if you do not pay you will " lose your free ride ". watch how fast they pay.

I’m a big fan of a YouTuber Attorney named Mark Kohler.  

Fortunately I work in the insurance industry so I generally knew what to watch out for.