This man is sitting on 2 properties worth around 35-40k total, he needs a 15k rehab he doesn't have, management company is clueless and soaking him, and he is into Detroit for over $120,000. 

I was trying to use my parents washer and there was no way to fill it up more if you wanted to give your clothes more space or let them soak, it had a sensor that decided how much water you can use.

Love to soak in as much knowledge as I can. 

I feel pretty overwhelmed with the financing aspect of my first deal so I am trying to soak up all of the knowledge and connections that I can before I jump in to any deal.

He's a mad scientist with water temp, soak time, the chemicals etc.

Stay on the forums and soak everything in like a sponge.I second what @Jaron Walling said below about renting for a year first since you are new to the area.Washington is a beautiful state, hope you enjoy it :)

To be honest the way I see it, RE is pretty simple, but some mistakes can be done.I do not think podcast and online material is enough.The way I learned is through books, I have 10 books that I bought in amazon about every single RE subject, so 70% of what I learned is through that, those cost me 200$ total.If you have lot of money on the side you can pay the 3600, if not - you do not need to, I wouldn’t.Try reading books (not online) and trust me a 200 page book will soak in your head very well, if you feel like that isn’t enough, go to the mentor.

I've always been like a sponge trying to soak up knowledge and experience through all the paths I cross.  

At 19 you just want to soak up knowledge and see as much as you can and talk to other who aren't trying to sell you a course or something.

Would the price to purchase a proven business model be worth it or should I keep my fingers crossed and depend on information from another experienced investor who will not soak me for ungodly amount of money that could potentially add years back on to my retirement goal.