I guess when you speak of skip tracing folks you just mean seeing if you find a contact to actually speak.

Bigger Pockets is a great place for education and networking. 

I’m guessing she changed titles to dodge the SEC but I have no actual proof of that.  

It is a tough market and there's nothing wrong with taking a breather and waiting for things to stabilize while focusing on savings and education.

I guess I was lucky this was the first place I found and didn't waste money on other systems.

If not, then you are not ready and you need more education/mentoring.Good Luck - You can do this!

How do you approach educating people on the realities of the business? 

There a ton of great DSCR options you can find on the Lenders tab at the top of the page, or connect with an experienced broker who can shop all the best lenders for you and educate you on the best options out there.

I'm guessing they want some sort of updates during the rehab.  

Typically, I also avoid paid education because there is so much free content.