I recommend going to the class sessions, since it's easier to absorb the info, and hear stories with the material instead of dry online classes.

I agree in that holding a RE license will not on it's own make you a better or smarter investor, but what it WILL do (if applied properly) will give you inside access to MLS, access and relationships with fellow agents in the brokerage you select, ability to save money/make money on your own investment purchases and resales, etc.Welcome to BP Nation and if you are reading and willing to become a real estate investor, then I suggest you stay very active here, engage the community (as you have just begun to do), pick your favorite strategy that fits you, and learn all you can about said strategy and your market you intend to invest in.

There may be some training sessions locally you can attend to. 

Thank you for everyone who engages in the forums and answers questions for those who are in need of help and advice.

A good agent will engage the listing agent getting all this info to help make your offer stand out over others.  

Do not engage with the downstairs tenants about this further.

This is because they aren't engaging an architect (or engineer) whom is familiar with what is allowed and what is not. 

For example, if you are a real estate developerand you provide financing to an individual to buy a homein your subdivision, and that home is security for thefinancing, you are subject to this reporting requirement.However, if you are a physician not engaged in any otherbusiness and you lend money to an individual to buy yourhome, you are not subject to this reporting requirementbecause you did not receive the interest in the course ofyour trade or business as a physician.]

Also, I would love to talk to someone more about some options I may have in order to increase the cash-flow of the property.Looking forward to engaging with everyone!

It sounds like you don't have an engagement with any particular tax professional, and have called various people and tried to get fact pattern specific advice?