I am already subscribed to Lane's e-mails but again, checking to see if any BP investors are actually with him and have been for a period of time, and could describe the level of comfort, level of return, communication policies, etc.

That's the super high-level plan to get started with your first build.  

Simply scroll to the bottom and you can actually interact with clients like @Bill B. who have direct experience working with that QI.If you have a comfort level working with someone local that is perfectly fine. 

I am a retired RE Broker with decades in the business and thinking of returning to it as either a Wholesaler or a Fix and Flipper, areas I have completed before and have experience in, and, having performed a lot of due diligence, I once again have been confronted by con men saying they are not gurus then try to sell me a service at $97 per month, or $129 p/m ( billed annually, with no trial period and no refund which comes out to being charged (1,548.00 ) along with other shysters charging upwards of $20,000 for a level in which I could actually MEET the Guru and bow before him in abject humility and profess my undying devotion to him for his enlightenment, while making my wallet lighter and my stress greater.

I am trying to figure out whether the quality of renters and level of crime in the area would make it a good place for Class B quality buy and holds.  

Any advice on entry-level investments, navigating market research, or tips on property management would be greatly appreciated!

Furthermore, mortgage rates are still at historically low levels, which makes now an ideal time to buy.

It sounds like your parents want to set you on a path that has a high probability of some level of success and safety for your life. 

They have remained at higher than typical levels for much of the year.

Also those levels of requirements are more common on larger commercial loans, I’m hoping to start in the residential space 4 units or less.