After doing what I felt was enough research—even though the sales pitch was a bit pushy—I decided to move forward.Their pamphlet outlined several guarantees and provided additional details.

@William Bohan as others outlined, there are several logical options, all with pros and cons (of course.) 

Usually will work in GA, NC, OH, TX or FL areas.I am always willing to take advice from experienced investors on topics I may be unsure of and I am also able to provide my own perspective on topics I've studied, have been through or just my opinion in general. 

That said, my main question is, can you recommend a good mortgage brokerage company that offers all the training points you outlined in your post?

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions.https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/432/topics/1013061-sect...

i would not buy a random property in Alabama that you find on Zillow and turn it over to people you've never met just because the price point is appealing.here are some threads on how that can go:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1160450-run-i...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/12/topics/1215726-break...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1137397-balti...i own property in 3 states - happy to answer any questions you have.

So much propaganda they only list peer-reviewed medical journals outlining the data and conclusions http://www.dogsbite.org/dog-bite-statistics-biblio...it's not a conspiracy that most insurance companies either do not allow those breeds on properties they insure or the exclude damage done by those "vicious breeds" it's an actual, real and present danger and very applicable to the aspiring and actual professional property manager/investor.

That's just my personal way of really feeling like I've comprehended the topics rather than just listened to them. 2.

Work with a real estate attorney and CPA to draft an operating agreement outlining ownership, decision-making, and dispute resolution.

That outlines who gets what, and you avoid probate court.