Personal loan through SoFi, Marcus or another online lender.

I currently have taken my online courses and submitted my application to the state to get my Real Estate Agent License.

I think basically the deal with ABQ is that there is very little growth and very little new inventory coming online, which means on the one hand you are protected from rising vacancy but on the other investment RE is expensive for what it is, as no new inventory comes online to push down prices. 

A good Realtor will expose it to everybody in the market with MLS listing and a solid marketing plan.Either way, unless Mom is a trained negotiator, she's going to be up against one who brings the buyer. 

Get books/courses on sales training and listen to them over and over again. practice practice practice

I’ve watched several videos on YouTube and many articles online as well.

I have been researching on line, and have come across information that indicates that the IRS has  a minimum interest rate for family loans that needs to be charged.Can I take a interest free loan from them?

It's really easy to get lots of information about properties online so i would suggest use those resources to find and analyze deals and then figure out what you are comfortable with.

The Florida Bar has free forms online

Let Go and Let The VA Work - If you're going to spend the money to hire a VA, get over yourself and give them all the training and access and info they need to do their job.