This is like having a Big brother/sister program on steroids lol!!!...         

If we had experienced only normal appreciation as opposed to the steroided, Hulk-type appreciation (which is not sustainable) then we would all be singing a different tune.

Its absolutely what we have been doing...on steroids.

FSBO on steroids: i am trying to create a marketplace where people would find independent vendors who would help them sell properties.

This website is "The Bees Knees" its like steroids for the investing mind, I am so grateful to be a part of it!

Grants book, though not specific to real estate, is motivation on steroids and will absolutely benefit your real estate career.  

Maybe you price the rent per room instead of the entire unit, but she needs to pay fair market rent in order to avoid IRS scrutiny.This is like a house hacking situation, but on steroids because you're likely sharing a room.

Based on that background, I'd say the following would be most applicable: Know the #s:- Accounting courses- financial modeling classes (now I'm doing deal syndication I wish I had taken more financial modeling courses) - specific real estate courses (as @Matt Devincenzo mentioned those CCIM courses have very good reviews) Connect with people: - public speaking (taking a stand up comedy class is like Public Speaking on steroids) - psychology classes and books (why do people do what they do) Be a good manager: - Business management (as you already mentioned) - Experience DOING or being exposed to it with an internship or job shadowing That said, my OVERALL advice is to find people who are doing these things and actually do it with them or closely watch them do it (then do it).

I wanted to see if I could do a BRRRR on steroids lol, this is where I need the help from the experienced investors, I'm not looking to make a ton of money on my first deal but I want to jump in and make this work if I can for my first investment property.

It's like hosting a first time home buyer seminar on steroids.