Rich Dad Poor Dad set me on my original journey.

Your best bet would be to go to a local real estate meetup.

They do not know what is good and what poor work. 

The last owner of my property did weird stuff like pout rainbow floodlights in the basement. these are big and get pretty hot fast so i bet they're very costly to run. im going to replace those with energy efficient LED lights. i figure if i can optimize where utilities are wasted and keep the bills down then rent will be on time.

The effects of a collection a long-reaching in this way, so your best bet is to get this fixed ASAP and you be the one who initiates the contact. 

If your goal is to learn to raise capital Joel Block's Dealmaking Symposium is great content and well worth the investment.If your goal is to learn to do financial analysis college courses may be your best bet.  

@Harry StandaferI've also wanted to read that book, I just finished Rich Dad, Poor Dad so obviously I'm hooked even more than I was.

Local Bank will be your best bet; though my Refi took sometime... they didnt ping me too bad and when i told them i wanted the Refi to pay off debt...that helped alot and they cut the checks for my bills.

The builders performa shows poor cash flow because of extensive new construction costs.

My first book was Rich Dad, Poor Dad.