Start by networking with other Section 8 landlords.

@Kareem DanielsJoin a local real estate investors association and network to find a mentor. 

NETWORK!!!

There is also the added bonus of networking with future colleagues in the class, finding accountability partners, etc.I got licensed online with real estate express.

I would highly recommend joining some of the many meetups and networking events in Austin for real estate investors, very valuable exchanges of ideas in person as well

This one will be interesting, in mountain view and it is very active. https://www.meetup.com/San-Jose-Real-Estate-Networking-Club/...

This is networking, tapping your current list of friends, family, co-workers, other real estate investors, etc.Ideal duration depends on business plan: I, personally, am a fan of long-term fixed rate loans.  

Networking is always a great practice and you never know who you might meet there and what good information they have to share.

Are these programs upwards of $25,000 worry it to FastTrack you on learning the business, get coaching and into a deal while providing access to a network worth it?

@Alecia LovelessWow yes network and be creative!!