I spent $2500 on a course that literally propelled me ahead several months as compared to me trying to figure things out for myself.

See article https://markets.businessinside...A few years ago, there were so many Chinese cash buyers in hot markets such as SF Bay area, Seattle, LA, NY, etc. that it helped propel the real estate valuation. 

I feel like this will be a decision that ultimately will propel me forward years a head of schedule or drag me back a year or two.

WSJ says in this recent article that "despite historically low mortgage rates and rising wages, the housing sector has been strained by a low inventory of affordable homes propelled by rising construction costs and lack of land." 

Going to REI meet ups or REI seminars and surrounding yourself with like-minded, driven people, will only propel you to your goals that much faster!

Should I utilize some retirement accounts to propel my real estate career?

This propelled us in terms of networking and referrals for our ‘team members’ and our core four.

Carrot and lead propeller sound great (leaning towards carrot) but $50/month forever seems steep, and if I ever decide to cancel I have to start from scratch.

I see quite a few propellants fueling it: oil dollar position is being challenged, a few countries ( Russia, China, Iran ) have started to settling trade in local currency.

sold them all made some pretty big money doing that and it propelled me to build business's  so all good in the end. cant take it with you..