Continue educating yourself through books and online courses tailored to real estate and market analysis.

I'd like some true feedback from current users as there's not a lot of review to be found online.

One closed shop 3 weeks into my program and removed all their online content.

@Maria T. as others have said, preferred equity has a place and can be good or bad depending on how your structure your capital stack and your investment/investor's objectives. 

I will of course use YouTube and other online sources, but I'd also like to speak with a person and even build a relationship with my local hardware store!

Find and try to go to some Real estate investor meetups (REIA)- look on Facebook, Meetup or just search online- those are mostly held in the evenings during the week, so even working full-time you could probably attend a couple per month. 

I’ve tried to look up municipal codes online in regards to rent by the room and limits on unrelated people living in the same home and have had no luck.

You can also check their reviews online at Google, Facebook, or Yelp.

We try and meet our customers where they want to be met online, through whatever channel that may be.Hope that helps.Mike

Found through lots of online research and connecting with an agent who works with investors.