In 2021 we have Robinhood and M1 Finance brokerage where everything is Gen-Z style: all zero almost no cost, or M1Finance with zero commision. 

Contacts I've have and done deals with I reach out to when a big client is looking for something specific and has a unique set of problems that require some work to solve but have a big upside when you know the process from A-Z and how optimize a deal.

Just kidding Gen-Z.

The Schlage Encode is also good.I like the Connect as it uses the Z wave connection vs WiFi.

Meet with P&Z to see if it’s possible to apply for a variance or getting the property rezoned.

You could also always find a turnkey provider, that could help from A-Z with the process.

I'm doubting you teach "real estate", meaning from A to Z, I'd even go along if someone didn't teach about links and chains or that a lot line can be from the center of a river not the banks of the river. 

For Taney you should make sure the property is located in an NR1 or Commercial zoned area that P & Z has rezoned in 2021. 

New to real estate investing and was just wondering what it actually takes to get a deal done from A-Z with an out of state home owner.

@Dan WentworthI forgot to mention about the purchased course content:His podcasts that are free on YouTube give a general idea of how he runs his business.. within the course.. he has a full online classroom that goes into extreme detail on every little step from A-Z