Yes, there are plenty of pod casts and people (like me) writing opinions, but nothing really beats learning the rules in your state and meeting other people with similar knowledge and interest.Depending on your state, the course work will help educate you about requirements, responsibilities, basic financials, and other aspects of the business.  

*I have already completed the HUD homebuyer education program to qualify for said grants and programs.What creative assisting programs have you used/ know about, and can you share any advice about my strategy here?

Buying, rehabbing, and renting are a great education in and of themselves, and in many ways more instructive than all the books. 

For education, I'd recommend browsing this forum (wholesaling forum) every day.

I am trying to educate myself as best I can about our local market before diving in.

Maybe we can exchange my weekend labor for some local investor education let me know what your projects/time frames look like :) 

I think with honesty, transparency, and education you will be able to move the home. 

If you do a 506c you can do general solicitation to find investors if you do not have a network or time to build one first.First step however is to educate yourself on the market, the business including proper legal structures, financing and how to raise capital.

@Zachery Ryan Pippins I would recommend continuing your education with reading books, and join the free webinars that BP continually posts.  

Scaling up to me leads to success.I am in your same position,and I joined one of the big education REI groups.Starting out FB adds,Craigslist adds and bandit signs can help you scale up.Eventually building a team that includes an acquisition manager to bring in qualify and accept leads for your business.I have a CRM and access to send post cards or yellow letters to different situations.I have targeted pre foreclosures,out of town owners,etc.Always have a sign in your current projects too,people are curious some of my best referrals have been through my own projects neighbors.You have to do some research to see what works in your local market.Keep up with what is working and what is not.KPI.Scale up at your pace,you are successful!