At the auction I attended, a buyer thought $200K was too high, when I bought mine at auction, went to the bank that foreclosed on the house 2 doors away, officered them $150K in cash, and it was accepted.

If you are looking to acquire you RE Associates degree this would be necessary.My relative eventually attended a local Real Estate school which teaches you how to pass a test and was successful in her 1st attempt.

I'm looking to purchase a ticket or two if anyone has a spare! 

I attend one here in Lynchburg and there are some contractors and even people who will walk a home with you and give you an estimated cost breakdown.

Also, has anyone attended any worthwhile mentorships from personal experience that they recommend? 

Would anyone be interested in attending a virtual meetup? 

Different ways to do that. 1- Keep doing what you are doing now by being active on BP, reach out to active people who participate and reply on BP2- Attend meetups. meetup.com is a great place.

I am scheduled to attend my first meet up soon so I should meet some folks there.

I know the two that I attend regularly are great resources for exactly these types of things.

@Blake Hooks you may want to check out & attend www.REIAofOakland.com meetings.