I’m currently looking to invest in Kansas City, starting with a few fix-and-flips and eventually getting into residential development. 

house hacking is great start, that's how i started in the business. would love to connect

That takes a lot of effort.I'd encourage you to start thinking bigger.

Also CA requires you to be licensed to originate DSCR and Hard Money Loans (I see on your bio you service CA), and there are many other states that are starting to follow pursuit.

Is there any kinda class you may recommend or know about to help you get started into your investing journey.

I'm looking to get started investing in the DFW area.

Live under your means and start thinking about investing in Real Estate.In your position the thought of finding a duplex to house hack, live in one side and rent the other. 

Goal would be to acquire 20 rentals by the age of retirement, with some already starting to be paid off.I am in the same boat as you, and I focus on safe appreciation all day (small cash flow for safety and then focused on markets on that appreciate). 

From my experience working with over 400 investors, those who start with house hacking scale much faster.Good luck!

This kind of govt nosiness and overreach is why I initially decided against the financial planning industry before starting in credit. you can thank 2008 and all the fraud that went on for that.