I know its takes skills using OPM skills that i dont have yet.

I just conveyed to the owner that this job was outside the skill set of his workers.

Thanks for organizing.

I belong to several national staging organizations and would be happy to connect you to someone in your area.

The answer is going to vary by lender and according to your individual incomes as well as the structure of the buying organization. 

While the education that they lay out is great, organized, and have networks to back them up (some) the market is very hot right now and I would consider it a bit foolish to spend that kind of capital on a program that was designed in the last down cycle.

Get a mentor to help you and always Check with an attorney to assure you are in total compliance.I build new for rental primarily for the following reason: 1) I am a builder and have the KSAO's (knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other) means necessary to efficiently and effectively build; 2) I buy all my land substantially below market value (usually off-market); 3) any land I buy at market has an immediate value-add component that can quickly make it worth more that what I paid for it; and 4) Cap Ex is generally MUCH less for new construction which means a stronger cash flow up front, but you are always going to need to maintain a suitable Cap Ex account if you are truly going to hold for more than I'd say 7-10 years.... but everybody has their separate opinions and thought process concerning what the "right" amount to designate to Cap Ex is proper..... 

Any organizations, clubs, or investment groups out there?

It is that easy to gain more knowledge and be more skilled when it comes to the real estate industry.

NO, but be advised these are easily HACKED so unless you're skilled and configuring WiFi,  caveat emptor.