The fact that the buyer agent commission is visible and being discussed by the buyer and buyer agent is a big step forward, so that buyers know how much the buyer agent is earning. 

If you want to work with multiple agents, those agents know there's a very low chance of ever earning a dime, so they won't waste their time.Agents do much more than find property.

This can lower your tax bracket potentially and you earn interest on the income you would have normally paid Uncle Sam.10) At the close of escrow, move funds outside of the taxable estate to avoid the 40% estate tax on amounts over $11M single or $22M married couple.

I would say your first year is just for drinking from the fire hose, even if it means taking a larger split and not earning as much commission.

if you buy a random property in a neighborhood you've never been to and turn it over to people you don't know you'll just lose money.not trying to be negative, trying to protect you and your hard earned cash.

I get the purpose, I understand how it can help some newer folks earn extra side money, BUT I feel like there should be way more discussion on how to protect the lender, how much time it will take, what all is involved, nuances, hurdles etc and discuss those more. 

Never heard of a voucher tenant being responsible for maintenance and repairs, rental licensing fees, lead testing upkeep, cap ex, reserves, book keeping and tax prep......and even if you self manage, it takes up your time and should be treated as an expense because its taking away from your ability to earn income elsewhere. 

It’s like I have a bunch of clones out earning money for me.

Alternatively, if you leave your paycheck in your checking account earning .01% interest, there is no real benefit.  

The mortgage payment is $1,000 on each house, so you earn $500 per house or $2,000 monthly.