However, a common theme that keeps popping up in the literature, interviews, and general knowledge that many real estate investors and successful business people seem to share is a desire to share their knowledge.Now, I can't speak for @JohnFedro or anyone offering courses/ lessons/ coaching (and I invite them to respond), but I imagine the desire to teach can be just as satisfying (if not more so) than making more money/ deals when you've accomplished your initial goals of becoming financially "sucessful".Additionally, even from a purely financially self-seeking standpoint, offing coaching, especially when it involves partnerships, has incredible benefits.Consider Grant Cardone's 10x philosophy.

I'm a firm believer in the Jack Bogel (Vanguard founder) philosophy of long-term investing and my research into buy and hold assets naturally led me to BiggerPockets years ago.

I prefer to buy from them in areas primarily corporate dominated as corporate business philosophy parallels mine.

Martin, my philosophy with crunching data with global evidence is how it can be used for local decision.

Granted, I like his debt-elimination philosophy, it worked for me.

My Philosophy on real estate investing has changed over time and I am currently seeking all advice and mentorship that I can obtain.

Different investment philosophy.  

PM directly if you'd like more about my philosophy. 

@Brianne Frey Since you're considering buy and hold I'll throw a bit more advice your way: I'd say my philosophy has slightly changed over the years.

That is just my business philosophy.