I have turned down a few apartment scenarios because I am not educated in the commercial arena at the time.

Continue educating yourself through books and online courses tailored to real estate and market analysis.

Don't let the distance scare you off too much; there's always a way as long as you are prepared, educated, and confident.

Just want to shorten the learning curve and have structured education.

@Kearsten M HiggsTo invest in real estate, set clear goals, focus on education, consider market, lifestyle, and financial goals, and analyze deals using tools like BiggerPockets' Rental Property Calculator.

If you do the math it makes much more sense than paying dorm fees And your kid gets a good education on property ownership and management in the process. 

It's important to start with some foundational education.1.

it's usually an education process.

Some Communities are buttoned-up and intimidating and others are more about sharing and educating - it's critical to find a network that is comfortable for you.If you are planning on investing in even one deal a year, the cost of the membership is likely a drop in the bucket compared with the capital you will commit when investing. 

When I work with my investor clients I come from a place of education and make sure they are armed with all the information needed and understand the information.