Any resources or recommendations for someone new to the industry?

Is there a structured template you could give that is intended for real estate funding strategies?

It's true you'll likely make very little money on those deals but your benefit will be expediting the pace at which you learn this industry.  

It's certainly nice to have the input from individuals from within the industry.   

Someone with no experience jumps in and wants to transform the industry.

Each is about 1/2 a social group, and the other half, learning and sharing from others in the industry.  

I think the goal in your early years is to learn as much as you can about the industry (inside an out) and increase your income so you can have the reserves, and closing funds needed to buy rentals or potential flips. 

Interest in the real estate industry is definitely down right now.

Will definitely look into getting my feet wet in the industry.

This ENTIRE industry is filled with promises and people who have "secrets/proprietary" stuff that gives them and edge.