However, I then found OwnerRez after doing extensive research.

I have never heard of FHAs until very recent so i definitely want to start researching them

It seems too simple to not already exist, but I've had zero luck researching it. 

I've gathered I'm doing the right research and need to pay the accountant and the lawyer what they are worth to structure it according to my goals.

It doesn't hurt to provide your own research, but the appraiser will do their own due diligence.

Check around, do your research, and ask Questions.

I started doing some research on real estate and heard many times that the easiest way to get in is by wholesaling since you can get deals and start going from there.

A year or so back I did some research on PMs in ABQ, when I thought ABQ was the correct market for me.

Doing a bit of research on if / whether I should consider condo converting my duplex in San Rafael.

Aloha Nick,ROI can be seen in Hawaii properties, but acquire from a good P/L, not emotion.And getting a license just for MLS seems an expensive way to get data, most brokerages wont allow you to join just to purchase homes for yourself tho. or have restrictions...Choose your Brokerage well, research the "details".