Even if this works.

I am also listening to the Bigger Pockets podcasts daily during every free period I have throughout my day while trying to learn as much as possible.

I love this and do a similar exercise with our properties.

I'm looking to do BRRR and Flip's for a few years and then try to get into buying land to develop eventually.

You'd want to work with the REIT sponsor and your CPA to understand the expected timeline for this a bit more.  

Was this strictly an investment for you or are you looking to owner occupy your purchase?

Admittedly, I am not one that typically finds paid mentorship very valuable, but I also respect that my degree is in business with a focus on real estate, and my first job out of college was in real estate (so it is a little hard for me to take my 20 yrs of knowledge and rewind it to try to view mentors from a completely fresh lens).A couple points: I view mentors, especially these expensive ones as a catch-22. 

Can try to reposition to Class B, but neighborhood may impede these efforts.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, but 15-20% should be used to also cover tenant nonpayment, eviction costs & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores of 560-620 (approaching 22% probability of default), many blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 2 years.

This may seem controversial or “not by the book” for many.  

This is an incredible community and I'm sure you'll find it helpful.