There are so many shady sellers out there that you meet online, so it's nice to work with folks who will shoot you straight.

Some mentorships include online training, weekly meetings, networking opportunities, tools, and access to speak with other investors/mentees.10.

The MN statutes are all readily available online, and will be easily found via a google search.

Husband is interested investing in them, but I cannot find ANYTHING online about them no reviews ANYTHING!!

Another lesson is to research companies online and in forums like this before you do business with them and if you decide to do business with someone, dip your toe in the water slowly and continue to research the company after you start working with them, because things can change quickly.I have some questions:1. 

They put alot of the meetings online as well with information that comes from them.

Just curious do you find that accessing county records online through the county clerk website works just as well as going in person?

My number one piece of advice is finding a group that you can attend online or in person to keep you motivated and accountable to your goals. 

If I am self managing my portfolio, what do I need to check/confirm, and what easily available tools are at my disposal (online, other) to help me do this? 

They are very nice and can be helpful providing you what you can and cannot build on your property (Set back, height restrictions, front look etc).