How did you incorporate the funding fee PLUS the closing costs?

If you are paying that much for a program (that you can learn for free on YouTube) then they should atleast answer that for youBut I can also answer for you - yes you can broker from anywhereYeah, I'm still going through the course.

My family and I are paying to own 32 acres of land in the St.

It sounds like you're talking about "house hacking" where you live in one of the units that you buy.

Here are a few suggestions on how you can maximize the wealth of information available: Check out the blogs and podcasts, or take advantage of the search feature (magnifying glass).

Additional resources I'd recommend are:- The millionaire real estate agent by Gary Keller- David Greene's books from the BP Bookstore- The E-Myth by Michael Gerber*** These are not resources related to the course but are helpful for anyone looking to get into the business

Time in the market beats timing the market.

You’ll need to use a broker who can get to the specialty insurance companies.  

The only option students have is about 20-30 miles away.

I wouldn't count on serious appreciation over the next 5 years or so.