That will help you make educated decisions.

From my experience, success in real estate investing starts with clearly defining your goals and continuously educating yourself through podcasts, books, forums, and courses.

What are the best resources / tools to get connected/educated on this type of asset?

Education first, then execution. 

However, I would really like to be educated about the opportunity to do this, but possibly in other close neighboring cities.  2) If short-term rentals aren't a possibility, would like to invest in single or multi-family for long-term rentals.  

This is NOT Business Credit.By establishing a separate corporate credit profile on the EIN Number (separate from the business owner's SSN/FICO), investors can access substantial business credit lines, capital for property acquisitions, and renovation funds without personally guaranteeing the debt.This approach creates a powerful financial firewall between personal and business assets while potentially generating a significantly larger (ROI) through reduced interest rates, increased borrowing capacity, and the ability to scale investments more rapidly.The education gap surrounding EIN corporate credit means savvy investors who understand and implement this strategy can gain a significant competitive advantage.

I do qualify for being a broker which comes with some additional education etc. 

This analysis is purely for educational purposes and is for a course capstone project.Any thoughts/feedback would be super helpful.

The forums and search [box] is a free REI education.

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!