Real Estate Guru for out of state investing

[Julie Threats]

I am planning to do some out of state investment.  I met a a "guru" who works with "turn key" properties, has a team of brokers, lenders, property managers, inspection people, etc. in the states we are interested in investing.  He will provide 18 months of hand-holding to direct you through the property purchases.  As we are new to property investing, would it be worth it to pay $3,500 to contract the "guru for 18 months of service?"  All suggestions are welcome!