Would like to get into rebab/flipping/wholesaling - any advice to further my education and get started on expanding into these areas? 

Informal gathering to expand your network.  

We have abundant, cheap land not found in other big cites and metropolitan areas.And although we are really bad at Mass and Rapid Transit (no passenger trains or subways) we are really good at building roads and highways that keep everyone moving and the area expanding.

Michael Wentzel I just got done with a long post about Conventional loans, you should check it out: http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/49/topics/184876-the-ultimate-guide-to-using-conventional-mortgages-to-expand-your-portfolio

The properties are out there, but they don't give themselves up easily.  

Right now I think 2/3/5 plexes look most interesting to me, but I'm open to having my opinion changed and horizon expanded.

Glad to hear the younger folks expanding their minds and horizons.

Is there a way you could easily dump it at that point?

Even a newer 90s home you should easily be under 10k unless its a private home on land. 

On the one hand managing 5  or 6 properties is the sweet spot for being able to qualify for all things residential and is easily doable for a busy person; on the other hand it is becoming tougher because you don't have the benefits of scale where the income becomes more significant and helps you through a vacancy or 2.