I would actually consider the program but a lot of the anticipated responses from BP will likely be that I should use the $8000 toward my first deal. 

Hi All, I know I haven't been on here for a while, but I've honestly been too busy to log on and interact.

You will probably be handling more tenant disputes, talk the tenants through gaining their footing in the world again with money, bill paying, interacting with the general population, etc.  

Which means the “casual” investor won’t receive the return they anticipate.  

We had anticipated this number would be in the 80% of the class range under contract.4) In hindsight, we achieved our goal of getting confidence to take the plunge out of state using the BRRRR strategy that many on BP here explain in detail.

Where could I get in contact with someone like this and what kind of rate should I anticipate they would expect?

Continue to interact and share with the forums your progress/questions, look forward to seeing your continued success! 

I really anticipate to see the detailed response from Michael once he has time.

Again, the BiggerPockets store has some books on this topic, or you can learn about it by watching podcasts, reading blogs, and interacting on the forum.

You do have some interaction via FB yet you can save yourself a ton of money teaching yourself on here, BP.