Government backed loans are the highest risk on the planet.

My income dwarfed the old secure government job until the worst real estate depression in history took root and then my REI lost me more money in two years than most people make in a lifetime. 

Can anyone recommend a reputable online training program to satisfy the classroom requirement for licensure?

Your credit shouldn't take a big hit from shopping around for a mortgage.There are programs to get people into their first home.

The admission rate for the specific program?

I would call one of the major brokerages in your area and ask if they can recommend an online program.  

Next, I would look into other more broad categories such as job growth, capitalization rate movements, demographic shifts, education levels, dependence on certain industries (regarding employment), public transportation, city development programs, etc.Regarding unemployment, I think there's a catch to low unemployment.

Rehabbers, I'm looking to possibly JV.I already have my entity's set up and have been receiving intensive education and coaching from Fortune Builders investing education program, which has helped accelerate my learning tremendously.  

When large multifamily deals are done, and when condo HOAs manage their money, banks and state governments require that the capex reserve accounts be real, separate accounts.

(a) A unit of local government, as defined in Section 1 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution, shall not enact, maintain, or enforce an ordinance or resolution that would have the effect of controlling the amount of rent charged for leasing private residential or commercial property.Excerpt from: http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?