Some of these events they might try to sell you into a mentoring program or try to sell you something else.  

And I think your on the right track where you can bring investors in to your program and help them spread risk and return.

I am looking for suggestions on the best resources, book and/or programs to educate myself on new property development.

The program I use allow me to charge my tenants directly.

Plus, Robin Carriger, who is one of the leaders, has a program that interfaces with the Tarrant County Appraisal District to generate leads for direct mail. 

If you could email me his contact info I would really appreciate it.Yes I know a bit of HTML programming and understand its a long process.

@Chris Kennedy If I was a listing agent selling Home path homes and making a commission on their sales I might like the program.

There may be more sophisticated programs (some that may offer analysis of each property, etc) but QB is fast, easy, and I can run several businesses and accounts with the program.

I would like to hear if the program is working for you.

FHA mortgages makes qualifying slightly easier than other real estate loan programs, by crediting the buyer with up to 75% of rental income of the remaining unit as "income" providing the buyer with a investment rental home.