Any tips or life advice will be highly appreciated.

@Scott Smith Thanks for the tip, I will certainly look into it.

Make sure you get three bids min for each and check their online reviews etc.. 

That's a great way to get into the business.A few tips that may be helpful to you here on the Bigger Pockets website as you build your portfolio:You can set up keyword alerts so anytime someone posts about Layton (or the specific neighborhoods you're exploring), you'll be notified.

I have a mid-high end house I've had in a popular area in an allegedly hot market, but it's unsold after 5 months, and I'd love some fresh eyes for a second opinion.Are there any flippers in the area that would be willing to spend an hour (paid) to give their tips to help move it? 

Both will probably help you as you jump into real estate.A few tips that may be helpful to you here on the Bigger Pockets website as you start building your portfolio:You can set up keyword alerts so anytime someone posts about Jacksonville (or the specific neighborhoods you're exploring), you'll be notified.

@Curt Smith Again, not an expert, but from what I've read online and in the FHA handbook, 1) you only have to owner occupy for 12 months on an FHA, but it's 24 months I believe before they will take into account the rental income, 2) like @Russell Brazil said, you can only ever have 1 FHA at a time, and 3) the 100 mile rule is still in play even after 2 years of owner occupancy if you're moving from one place to another and still holding on to the first as an investment.

I found hondros college has some online classes (the 4 I just listed) for a total of $1600.

I would also look into Biggerpockets Money Show, they have great tips that will help answer a lot of your questions.

You can also check their reviews online at Google, Facebook, or Yelp.