They touted that their network has networking groups in Atlanta, California, Chicago, NY, Hawaii.

Using the "1% rule" that's touted on this site, many landlords would expect to be making $8200+ per month from the $820k.  

We are actually AZ natives who transplanted to UT.

Solving seller problems with a serving mindset will solve the buyer/investor/sucker problems touted.  

They might self manage but you throw that out as you will get a PM manager or even if you do yourself in the beginning you count that cost in case you want to get them later to manage.Also I am sure the developer when brand new will tout low annual costs touted by tax returns.

He said re touting my line to the front of the property wasn't an option because he doesn't have a sewer line on that street.

It is a different model than what is touted on BP.

The problem with real estate "education" that is being touted by many "gurus" is that it is ridiculously expensive, you get little to no actual information, and every time you attend a class, you're basically paying to attend a commercial for the next level of paid membership.Classes that actually teach you will have a fee, but that fee won't be $20,000.

I moved from TN to UT and there is no reciprocity so I would have to take the coursework and exams here in UT, but at least I was able to plan in advance.  

Watch TV ads for luxury brands and they're all touting their automation.