Also, if you haven't met with the broker it can help to have some kind of written track record of investments (either online or in a file). 

A good CPA experienced in real estate investment.3.

So I do have some questions from more experienced then me..

Am looking for a good online course to get my hours for the real estate agent in Colorado.

I've started looking at various properties in my potential areas (although I am a long distance first time investor), and I finally had the conversation to iron out some of the finer points of the financing with my father.He is an experienced, if not terribly savvy investor.

Is there any difficulties in refinancing before the balloon payment that anyone has experienced or foresees?

Make sure you have an experienced inspector who also will give you an indication of life span for major systems.I'd create a sophisticated spreadsheet with as many costs broken out as possible. 

While some talented and experienced agents may be included in the selection list, many are new, or part-time agents that are happy to have business.

I am new to the Bigger Pockets Community, and its amazing to join an online Real Estate community that has such an active/great response rate to all forums/questions asked by everyone.

If you’re trying to do an online application or something, don’t.