I found that just going out and trying different things is the best way to learn you can read every book out there but you have to apply the info. 

This also seems ideal to me because being an out of state landlord for my first property, I can sense a mass of impending issues an inexperienced investor may have issues resolving.A big question I have about FHA loans is whether they apply to a mixed use property (something with commercial in the ground floor).

It is a very different thing to sit down in your licensing class and read what the law is, then to see in life how the law is actually applied.

Recently passed my exams and currently applying for my license.

It may apply to you but shouldn't be used as a blanket statement.

But once you apply for permits they may, (like they are about to do to me) take advantage of the opportunity.

A lot of things in both can be applied to wholesaling though but most importantly can be applied to operating a business.Millionaire Real Estate AgentMillionaire Real Estate InvestorThe One ThingAll three authored by Gary Keller.Hope this helps!

I learned and applied all of my 20 plus years of real estate knowledge with this property.

Sounds like your background is a natural fit as to the aspect of buy and hold that you are exploring. 

A naturally by-product of that business is working in the rental market often and consistently.