And it is happening faster than society can respond. 

You can also check meetup.com or search Facebook for real estate investment groups, clubs, or meetings in your area.You will learn faster if you rub elbows with people that have been there and done that.

Here in Reno, NV area the new construction has been appreciating faster that the market in the last 6 months. 

I have found time is better spent building tools to quickly analyze & procure new deals, rather than hyper-analyzing the metrics of one deal, ultimately making initial review faster & more reliable (spend time on the things that make sense, quickly remove things that don't, even junior-level staff can identify good opportunities with the tools, etc).For example, if I'm modeling a SFR to 3-4 unit scheme, I can quickly check the $/sf/mo for each of my proposed units and get a good idea of the GOI without having to manually dig through &  find rent comps in that City/Zip:- So instantly I know in Woodland Hills that a Studio is close to $5/sf/mo on avg, 1 Bedroom closer to $4/sf/mo, with the 2 & 3 Bedrooms closer to $3/sf/mo.

It's our preferred method because we find that they appreciate faster in our market.

Still, seller financing is usually faster and easier to get than a government-backed mortgage—if the seller is willing and able to provide it.And, while most owner financing requires some form of background or credit check, it can help otherwise unqualified borrowers achieve homeownership.

What would be some good side hustles that could generate extra monthly income to hit my goals faster or sooner along with the 9-5?

The bigger your vision and courage the faster you’ll reach your goals.

The more mentors and help you can get, the faster you will learn.

In short, I think your place would rent faster if it were priced between $1800 and $1900.