no i would not.check out episode 2 of David Greene's new podcast. 

Bill Faeth did a great episode on tips to increase five star reviews on his podcast episode linked here.

For transparency, I just signed up for BP today after hearing the podcast with Martel and do hope to clarify these points before making a final decision.

It not as easy as buying property off the multilist, and there is usually no property disclosure, no warranties, and you're buying the property AS-IS, so it smore risky that MLS and buying with an agent, disclosure and warranties.David KrulacBigger Pockets Podcast #82 

I started listening to the podcast and got hooked instantly.

You can learn what you need to know through self study, listening to podcasts, and interacting in forums.

Keep the main podcast David and Rob!!  

I've heard so many success stories on the BP podcast of people who've done really well with the buy-and-hold strategy and have the freedom to travel and not have to work a 9-5 (unless they want to, of course) and can pursue other interests, so that is a huge dream of mine too.

She appears so dang cool and friendly on the podcast, but my feelings were genuinely hurt on multiple occasions in the FB group by the coaches responses to my honest questions. 

You can listen to the 1,000+ episodes of the podcast, read the 10,000 blog articles, any of the 40 books, and otherwise immerse yourself to your heart's content until you feel ready.You can browse markets, look at deals, learn to manage properties, practice analyzing deals or estimating rent, and meet with Agents, Lenders, Property Managers, Tax Pros, and Syndicators offering Passive Investments.