"As a newcomer to commercial real estate, I believed investing $10,000 in education would be a wise decision.

Yes, but you need education.

Their target audience are professionals with cash don't don't have the time or desire to become educated and are willing to pay/forgo some revenue for a experienced investment relations firm. 

I am using this time to educate myself while saving up for my first property.

I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET INTO REALESTATE FOR A YEAR BUT LACK EDUCATION I HAVE JOINED BIGGER POCKETS TO FIND A WAY TO MAKE MY DREAMS OF REALESTATE  HAPPEN AND START MY ROAD TO FINANCIAL FREEDOM

The less you "do" the more you have time to educate others.  

Just a heads-up: with the way the insurance market has been here over the past couple of years, this is accurate as of today, but things could look very different (for better or worse) in 6+ months.

Today was the final straw for me as I have come to realize you can not get a transaction report that shows a breakdown of deposits so I can show proof of rents received to my lenders.

Pull your tenant-landlord laws for your area and arm yourself with as much education as you can about being a first time landlord. 

This is ideal if you have a full-time job or don’t want to deal with day-to-day landlord tasks.✅ Professional Tenant Screening – Property managers have systems in place to screen applicants thoroughly, reducing the risk of bad tenants.✅ Knowledge of Chicago Rental Laws – A good property manager stays up to date on local laws, helping you avoid costly legal mistakes.✅ Maintenance & Repairs Handled – No more emergency calls at 2 AM about a broken water heater!