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Shopify might feel restrictive because it's not built for the complexities of managing properties or handling booking systems efficiently.

 try one of those online sources like prosper etc. 

A property manager that can assist with rent collection, tenant screening, maintenance, and run an online ledger for us to track expenses.

Yes, operations is a big part of that, especially for anyone that wants to be a business for the long-term.If I were you, I would be talking to office brokers about partnering more than an online forum.   

My first piece of advice would be to always be networking with other wholesalers/investors both online and offline.

There are a lot of websites that offer the course online, or if you have a college near you, they also typically offer a class that satisfies the pre-licensing requirement.

I have heard there are FHA construction loans but that they are pretty restrictive and do not allow for multi unit construction.

Can't find any reviews online on that.

Of course, with all things, the answers to all these matters will depend on the circumstances.California tends to have more laws on the books and requirements and restrictions that it can be a good idea to form a CA LLC for out of state property so that you as a CA resident are covered, and to try to have your contracts fall under the purview of CA courts.