The way to gain 100% financing for purchase & rehab is to get your purchase & rehab numbers to fit within 65%-70% of the ARV (not easy, but possible).

I’m currently exploring my options for gaining practical experience over the summer.

Rental income is passive investment earnings, not earned self-employment income.  

Might even look at private lending and get some truly 'passive' income.

They are providing you education and guidance/coaching unlike a financial planner who would bring investment options to you including ones where they themselves stand to gain from the sale.

Does anyone know what I would pay capital gains on in MA? 

Long term rentals are better for building longer term passive income 

After five years you'll have earned $90,000 in rent income and gained $34,000 in appreciation.Buy four houses with $50,000 down on each.

They usually have simulators that will tell you how much you need to pay off on a particular debt to accomplish a particular point gain on your credit rating. 

With NACA, you have to pay to take their course and that's the only way to gain access to their program.