These things need so much power that unless the site has access to major grid access point you're wasting your time. 

They often have access to off-market listings and can also help you navigate on-market listings on MLS.

The office space added represents a saving of $2500 a month I was going to pay in a lease for an offsite building for my expanding team and staff.

Cubicles, bad bosses, TPS reports (Office Space reference) are all great motivating factors. 

If you choose an online program, ask how much access you have to the coach.

Additionally, are there any other methods, approaches or strategies you’d suggest for someone just starting out in this space?

Interesting to see how feasible this will be. 

Thank you very muchJaša This is how traditional banks, private credit funds and anyone in the lending space works.The challenge you will have is finding someone to give you money at X%. 

Do I give up access to transportation, restaurants, cultural activities, doctors, emergency medical care, religious and business activities, vet care and maybe more, to live in the country on my ranch or on the beach in a beautiful country, or do I keep access to all those things and live in the city? 

For LA, I think you want to get the max bedrooms that you can given the space because the rents are going to be pretty juicy if done right.