While I don't completely agree with his statement, what it entails to me is that one has to do their own due diligence prior to taking any action. 

@Andrew Caton1) broker emailing you entails emailing many others on the same DL2) if you want to be taken seriously, before bringing a deal to an experienced syndicator, make sure you underwrite it and do your own initial evaluation to proof it pans outMy best!

I did the self-paced online course which entailed picking up the class books (or you can download & print, but they are quite large), self-study and completing the class exams online. 

We would join their 'owner program' which entails letting the resort property manage it. 

Getting approval entails being able to prove hardship financially.  

Are any of you familiar with this process and the cost it entails?

Boy has it been a journey so far, but I can honestly say I love everything it entails.

The BRRRR method entails refinancing at the end, however, I'm curious what creative ways their are to achieve this if you don't have a conventional job-  Any ideas/suggestions would be much appreciated-

It is only when you understand what being a Landlord truly is...A BUSINESS, will you be truly able to enjoy being a landlord and all that entails, even the good, the bad, and the ugly.  

Ok, now that you have taken your initial step, below are some quick links to get engaged.Since you expressed an interest in Turn Key and Wholesaling, I added the below links for your review, while you wait for others to provide feedback on notes investing.https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/03/23/what-does-turn-key-real-estate-business-entail/ (Turnkey REI)https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/01/31/ultimate-beginners-guide-real-estate-wholesaling-2/ (Ultimate beginners guide to wholesaling)https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/10/31/wholesaling-podcast-mike-nelson/ (BP Podcast 042 - wholesaling) http://www.biggerpockets.com/startherehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSetting up Keyword AlertsHow to Use @Mentions on BiggerPocketshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/ruleshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/inviteshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/categorieshttps://www.udemy.com/biggerpockets-real-estate-investing-course/ (video with 64 lectures and approx 6hrs of material)https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing (Ultimate beginner's guide to REI)REI can be very daunting, but, before you go searching for that 1st buy, please take a few minutes to bone up on the tips in link below.https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/12/19/real-estate-investing-success-smart-tips/REI books suggested by BPershttps://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/11/13/7-real-estate-books-beginner-investors/ (7 absolute must read books for beginner REI)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/04/14/best-real-estate-books/?