Appreciate any help. 

You will want to interview at least a couple of realtors and determine what resources they have available for you in several arenas (lenders, contractors, more). 

Would you help is wedding coordinating/planning or just rent the space out?

You will meet a lot of great people here that will help you on your journey. 

@Jerry Zigounakis here's some copy & paste info we hope you find helpful with your challenges!

Looking forward to receiving direction and insight from a vast and amazing resource.

If you do, I recommend you hire a real estate agent to help you lease up the units.

I've been informed that completing the course alone may not be sufficient to pass the exam, so I’m seeking advice on how to prepare effectively once I complete it.Currently, my only other resources include a YouTube video, five practice exams, and a textbook.If you have any additional suggestions—whether online or in-person, paid or free—that could help me effectively prepare for the exam, I would greatly appreciate them.

In order to put a property under contract I need to provide proof of funds I know that I can get that from a hard money lender but I don’t meet there criteria for a loan approval what should I do?

I always suggest that for new investors, as their is a wealth of information and resources there.