Talk with the syndicate/Reit and your tax person. 

Ive also asked if they have other previous borrowers that I could talk and was told no for their privacy.

Most commercial lenders want a 680 credit score,  or they won't talk to a borrower.      

Some lenders will fund 100% of the deal + renovations if you are experienced.Wholesaling is possible but be mindful that it is a business, you don't make any money until you can persuade someone to sell their house and then to find a buyer.I personally think its easier to be an agent, still a business but there should be people teaching you and you have more of a reputation when talking to sellers.

Once you identify a good PM, talk to them about transferring each rental as they become available.

Any advice would be appreciated.I would first talk to a real estate attorney or a foreclosure attorney to make sure that the way you plan to do things passes muster.

What state programs are you talking about

He talked about getting coaching from them, and how beneficial it was for him.

Stop hanging out with your deadbeat buddies who spend all day drinking, talking sports, and otherwise wasting away.

We're possibly (sorry for using the p-word) talking about 200 hours.