As long as you can resist temptation, I would suggest this...On-line courses are good, but can't replace the classroom because a good instructor can teach you the business as well as guide you toward passing the test.A number of Brokerages will put on cost effective, license training at their offices.Just understand that while there, they will market to you to join them.Good luck...

Lots of incredible people from our area attend and love sharing their knowledge and can definitely guide you to the resources you need in your area.

I wish I had someone to guide me in a better direction but this is all I can think of.

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Have you already seen the BP Free Course here https://www.biggerpockets.com/courses/a-beginners-introduction-to-real-estate-investing, it's a good starting guide for beginners as well.

Have you already downloaded the Beginner's Guide, it would be a good book to start here.

Your number 3 has me thinking about owning real estate on the moon:) I'd encourage you to read through The Ultimate Beginner's Guide for Wholesaling as it takes you through the ins and outs of wholesaling.

I have not read the Ultimate Beginners guide to Real Estate but will do so when I'm done typing this post.

I would then like to buy some multiunit properties,  live in one,  while I upgrade/renovate the others.I guess I wanted to throw it out there to the experts like you and see if you could help guide me.thank you again

Make sure to read the Beginner’s Guide: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing