Many coaching programs include group sessions, masterminds, or events where you can connect with other like-minded investors.

But having that initial plan- hell, even a scribbled outline on a napkin; will give you something to pivot from when the market throws a curveball.

I attended some webinars, had a strategy session and decided I could do it on my own, without the patented calculator.

Most people I know start with low money down programs so they can get away with a initial capital investment of around $25k but you also need reserves.  

Many of the recipients are single mothers who actually want to find stable housing for themselves and their children so initially they are looking for the best house they can find and it is only when time is running out and their voucher is expiring (Yes that is a thing) that they begin lowering their standards and will settle for a cheaply put together home. 

One of their so called instructors from one of the training sessions asks the students to go to the five star hotels, or go play golf, or go horse riding, or go hang out at the high end night clubs for the sake of fund raising.

I'm looking at small multifamiles and won't have an issue with capital thankfully.I am in Arkansas and looking to stay local-ish initially.

This creates a negative initial position.

Maybe I’m wrong but I had to do that on our STR (Ring) and Wyze also requires close proximity on initial setup.

The initial online material is $97 and the 3-day certification is $1,495 (after $1,000 discount), all which will be reimbursed with first few deals.