Michael Michalowicz' book "Clockwork" (and also "Profit First") might be valuable references for getting your finances right, and getting the automation started.

They work on those large erections of steel you see at a petrochemical refinery. 

What would be the most valuable educational opportunity besides readings, podcasting, reading forums; I was thinking about pursuing a residential real estate appraiser license in the meantime?

The houses are typically older and no where near as valuable as the B properties. 

Any IRA/401k investment must be exclusively for the benefit of the IRA and may not intersect with you, lineal family or family owned businesses in any way.On the other hand, if your two flipping related LLC entities are just you and/or your wife and there are no full time employees under your control working more than 1,000 hours per year, then a Solo 401(k) could be valuable as a means to take some of that $250K in income you are creating and set that aside tax-deferred. 

Samantha has some real valuable insight into the Barre market, it's pretty rough (former Vermont resident here myself).

Would you find it valuable?

Some members passed on some valuable knowledge explaining this might not be the best option given the state of most multifamily proprieties in Vegas.

Investment Info:

Single-family residence fix & flip investment.

Purchase price: $265,000

Cash invested: $42,000

Sale price: $332,000

Amazing entry level property in the heart of town. 4 bedro...

You will pretty quickly be able to tell who is just selling something and who can become a valuable member of your team.