in the resi space.the resident is usually not very sophisticated and has lived for free for a long time.. they are use to ducking creditors so will kind of tell you what you want to hear.. 

I read online that a rent increase of 10% or more requires a 60-day written notice.

I don't normally like to talk about what I do to the online world but I stumbled upon this sub-forum and I figured this would be as good a place as any to talk about my plan. 

Actually on August 25th I know of a full day workshop that can be streamed online.

Personal loan through SoFi, Marcus or another online lender.

I currently have taken my online courses and submitted my application to the state to get my Real Estate Agent License.

I think basically the deal with ABQ is that there is very little growth and very little new inventory coming online, which means on the one hand you are protected from rising vacancy but on the other investment RE is expensive for what it is, as no new inventory comes online to push down prices. 

I’ve watched several videos on YouTube and many articles online as well.

I have been researching on line, and have come across information that indicates that the IRS has  a minimum interest rate for family loans that needs to be charged.Can I take a interest free loan from them?

It's really easy to get lots of information about properties online so i would suggest use those resources to find and analyze deals and then figure out what you are comfortable with.