I'd suggest trying a free training first that gives you the basics that will get you started and see if it's the right business for you. 

People see on the TV shows how easy it looks to jump into real estate.

Her response was basically that they wait untiltowards the end of the month to post so that when they actually go to hearing they get a judgement for 2 months. 

Unfortunately, Colorado has just passed HB 24-1098, the "just cause" eviction bill, which requires landlords to offer lease renewals to their tenants unless one of a few specific criteria are met (if the property is going to be sold, substantially repaired, or renovated, or if the landlord’s family plans to move in - but basically you can't put it up for rent to anyone else for at least 90 days).

Evaluate the people behind the investment, analyze operational processes, and understand market dynamics.

Many people rent theres out by the room to get the most rent out of their property instead of renting to family because theres only so much you can get on rents when a family lives there.

For me it was all groovy with 8 people living in a 4 bedroom house with 4 dogs for a few years, as we were all friends.

I just know that most federally subsidized loan programs lend to people (humans), not partnerships, LLCs, or corporations. 

I have a basic floor plan I'm looking to build and adapt to the right lot (see attached images).

Pick fixes that give back a lot, think about loan types like FHA, plan your money well, and keep up good ties with people living there.