Hi Matt,
Keep on it buddy, you'll get there. The only way to do something is to do it yourself, and learn from your mistakes! Read, read, read and talk to as many people in the property industry as you can (bar those selling seminars or buckets loads of off the plan arrangements).
But, If you really want to learn about property from an 'expert' or so these spruikers call themselves, you should be learning from an institution such as a university or TAFE program who are focused on learning and providing ongoing support for their students – not selling them crap. If you're in Sydney I have come across a TAFE associated course, 'The Property School' who are fantastic. All teachers are  property nvestors themselves (which means they have your direct interest at heart as they've been through it themselves) and they come from different areas of the property world: finance, tax, accountant, property, renovation, valuer industries. The course is based around (and associated with) the TAFE South Australia property course, to ensure all you're getting is educated – no gimmicks! Alternatively TAFE Qld have a similar course, so do TAFE SA, and Victoria Uni.
Although, as I said earlier, the best way to learn is to teach yourself. Read, watch, listen, learn and develop your skills in researching, identifying properties (good and bad investments), buying and selling, arranging finance and identifying trustworthy professionals (brokers, accountants, financial advisors, buyer's agents) to help you along your journey. Buyers agents can also help the first time around!
Now, go on and give it another go!