I would, however, say it's best to understand some of the basics before jumping into this.

Basically, if your credit is good, go Conventional.  

I took Stringham solely online since I didn't want to drive an hour to classes (from Davis County).

Well here's an old article but it gives the basics of investing remotely-https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2012/12/2...The biggest thing is to know what end of the spectrum you're going in on... turnkey on one side all the way to full-out rehabbing on the other side, and everything in between.Let me know if that article strikes up any questions or helps at all.

That's why I always recommend driving by and scoping out any property you are bidding on.

I have looked out of state and while the market pricing is more reasonable, I prefer to have something I can drive too.

@Jada Bailey it sounds like you are starting at basically ground zero. 

After your rehab and you drive ARV higher you can refinance with your conventional guy and likely pull some money back out.This was my model for awhile and I got pretty good at it. 

Seems like pessimism with sarcasm and hidden agenda is driving you.

Spending 1.5 hours a day driving, i listen to a lot of audio books.