For your first question: you can definitely be successful either way.

So, it's still a viable way of investing, but does not have the same scale of success in today's economic environment in higher appreciation markets.

They're expensive, but I know several people who have gone thru each program and become what I think are successful investors, moreso than other programs. 

I am not a realtor, so I cannot give advice as though I am one, but there are some guidelines that I have used personally over the years, with great success.

Nothing fails like success.

Your success is my success.

Building a strong team is essential for success, and we’re here to help.

The rental game is funny in that you want to responsible enough to always make rent, but not successful enough to easily afford buying a house.

A little about me: i’m new to the real estate world and eager to learn everything I can to build a successful investing journey.

A lot of the success stories and content we’ve seen in the past came from a very different rate environment, so I’m definitely factoring that into my approach.For now, I’m planning to focus on the Jackson County/MO area, specifically around Lee’s Summit where I have some local support from family.