I don't know of any meetings in our area currently, but there are several good ones online.

You can accept applications, do background/credit checks, and collect payments all online.

@Debbra BrackettThere's a lot of online RTA cabinet companies that have similar price points as the Lowes or Home Depot option, but that are far better quality.  

-one of my concerns is my lack of knowledge when it comes to handy work (can barely put together a chair I ordered online) I know it’s a common concern are there are ways to offset costs from contractors, but any advice here would Be appreciated.

Found what could be a potentially great deal. 5/3 3,300 sqft SFH....judgement of $425K with comps over $800K...This would be my first online foreclosure auction and I'm looking for all the info I can get.A few questions1.

I'd make sure to get the leases, start researching those tenants exhaustively online, and demand proof of rent payments for the past year.

Online rent payments 

In reviewing the tenant online on my own, I found a criminal record on this person, with mug shot (so no denying this is the person), with 'claims substantiated'. 

Its great that you are online learning, but nothing beats learning in person.

When I say off market the house isn’t on MLS or listed on any online markets.