Look for gatherings on meetups.com and start reading on BP to gain knowledge and you'll get there.  

@Benjamin Ulloa what they look for, first and foremost, is terrain and whether they gain anything from a new tower in that specific location.

I am looking to gain more knowledge about investing in multifamily homes that I can rent out to college students.  

Ask any investor or rehabber- That team of professionals in itself is worth its weight in gold.

I'm looking to start wholesaling to gain some experience and extra cash at the same time.

Is it a good idea to sell now for a nice capital gain?

@Michael BrunnerIf you've used it as your primary residence for at least two of the last five years, you can exclude the gain on the sale of the property from your gross income, up to $250k (or $500k of gain if married and filing jointly) under IRC § 121.

This deal will build a relationship, trust, and can lead to more deals.So far the entry points I can think of are get a real estate license and gain credibility.

She'd love to have monthly payments vs a lump sum then loose 25% to cap gain taxes since her cost bases is near zero.This is the pitch:  offer to give her asking (if its really worth that much) but she'll get much much more from earning income on the interest on the balance.  

Appreciation is your buddy since you don't have to do anything to gain that equity.