I am certainly interested in getting more comfortable with sales but I will always prefer leveraging technology to solve problems.

Im in College Station which is similar enough to Lubbock that I feel comfortable giving this advice. 

I'm willing to work for a month, or whatever time frame you're comfortable with.

not to worry, can the other two comfortably cover the lease amount?

Granted, some "gurus" are not what they claim to be, but, if you do your research and have as much faith as you do in your so-called professors, you will find the one(s) with which you feel most comfortable and provides the most necessary information for you to move forward in your quest for financial freedom via real estate. 

Develop a Financial Plan: Determine how much of your equity you're comfortable investing and create a budget for your real estate ventures.

They'd be the first to tell you that they don't want you getting into a deal that you don't understand or aren't comfortable with.

@Patrick Goswitz  Assuming you're comfortable with the buyer, and you own the property free and clear, a lot comes down to what are you going to do with the 100k?

And not enough space to comfortably fit a dresser in the bedrooms.

Understanding and educating yourself on the advantage of different forms of financing is an excellent way to get started and feel more comfortable about the process.