Does that mean that education doesn't work too and is a bigger scam that what you are making this out to be?

Real estate is NOT a passive investment and requires lots of analysis and education.

Not saying it cannot be done but be aware that these programs I have heard good things about but also recognize timing and you may have a great education but bad time to implement

They typically provide education and also have classes/courses to take.

I am a new investor so trying to educate myself about the various, creative financing options.

Here's how I do my due diligence:1) Portfolio matching: (takes 30 seconds per deal)a) Have an educated opinion on where I think we are in the real estate cycles (financial and physical market cycles)b) Then and only then do I pick the strategies, capital stack, and specialized asset subclasses that make sense for that opinion.

@Kenyatta Barthelemy it sounds like you are doing the right things to get educated and meet knowledgable people. 

im looking to get into a house hack in either there or venice, or even palmetto, still just looking but would like to be educated when i do decide to make the move, any tips are appreciated, also if you need any help let me know!

These appraisers are too educated as in general this rule is virtually never applied on MF lots (I have heard of it once).  

BP is a great place for education and networking.