George and Gary are nice guys ,GOOD GUYS,,and I think there stuff is valid,,,I think their information and training is worthwhile,,,Having said that,,theres Lots of Stuff avaialble on a Google search for Hard Money Lending or Private Mortgage Training,,,I want to propose a question "Would you rather pay someone 8K grand to learn something about hard money lending or would u rather spend a little bit less checking stuff out chunk by chunk on the Net,,,,????

I mostly am trying to understand if there are worthwhile opportunities out there.

[I would take that EXPECTED rent return figure with a grain of salt - also needing due diligence].Once you find their real price point, have a good look at the property yourself (and with your Agent if you like the arrangement you have with them - I feel a good Buyers Agent would not charge you for the service of occasionally accompanying you for a viewing) and THEN decide if an inspection Fee is worthwhile.

Anyways for 15$ bux, I think it'll be worth while checking it out. http://www.breia.com/event/education-networking-night/Cheers!

Would it be worthwhile to hold out as long as possible?

If my buddy asked me what he should do, I would say get at least $1000 a month in rent to make it worthwhile and have a tenant quality you can bank on.

Im interested in the real estate world, and from talking to fellow colleagues and friends, it can be worth while if you come in with the right attitude and a smart mindset.

I attended a recent seminar on investing in the US and it was worthwhile expereince.

2" PVC pipe drains from the kitchen sinks especially if it has the dreaded sinkerator.I spent 2 days unclogging a 1.5" pipe full of grease & nothing worth while would fit down 1.5" piping to mechanically remove it.

Like others said 90% of ppl will tell you why you'll fail it's up to you let the haters hate and know that what you are doing is worthwhile.