I've been a software developer for 17 years specializing in Microsoft technologies and have my BS degree in Information Systems.  15 years ago I started learning about RE investing from a co worker that was embarking on this journey, and I read books like Rich Dad Poor Dad, Cashflow Quandrant, Total Money Makeover, How to Win Friends and Influence People, and other various "motivational/self-help books".  

Bigger Pockets has various resources some were mentioned by @Dmitriy Fomichenko, an awards system, a learn section, colleagues, webinars, blogs, informative people in many fields of real estate, and more.We are considered to be the average of the 5 people we spend the most time with so connect with REIA meetings, accountability partners, and mastermind groups to engage with individuals interested in real estate investing.At the bottom of this page is a list with help in it.

I thought about implementing a fine system where if I smell smoke or see a cigarette butt, then they get a $50 fine.

The value I see in the $35k is not in the education or coaching (though there is certainly value in that), but the turn-key access to their systems.

You just have to find that source that fits with what you enjoy and work it and then systemize it and hire others to work it.

I have a property I just (yesterday) spent $1800 on putting in a filtration system to remedy bad water.

New landlords have a fear of the court system.

The home is a modular on about 1 acer with own well system. 

Any floating system would work.

Commerecial insurance does not use this system, but asks for "Loss Runs".