They claim to charge in the "high 4 figures" - one web source says it's $4800 - to join their group and get access to their network and resources.  

BiggerPockets is full of resources designed to help you along your journey, whether you are just getting started or a seasoned investor.

BiggerPockets is full of resources designed to help you along your journey, whether you are just getting started or a seasoned investor.

I know I might be out of your area, but I’d be more than happy to share any resources or information you might need.

We just love the country and plan to visit often and figured why not expand our business into Japan.

This will clarify and reinforce what you are reading.

My first resource recommendation for your education is this: Get a BiggerPockets audio subscription and start listening to the audiobooks available on the topics you're interested in, see what stands out to you.

best of luck. make sure you are speaking to a knowledgeable person in your area as you might be getting false information

This is true for me anyway. 

As you gather all this information, I would continue bettering the process and continuing to buy deals.