I worked with an agency back in 2019 - 2020 and found myself training their people more than they did.

Siding is the big ticket item here. 

People in my area live right next to train tracks and there are loud trains shaking the place at all hours.

How CIPS Has Helped Me So FarAccess to a Global Network: Through my CIPS connections, I can collaborate with real estate professionals in key markets such as Dubai, Portugal, and the Caribbean, where I see strong investment potential.Understanding Foreign Markets: CIPS training provides insights into market trends, regulations, and transaction structures that differ from domestic deals.Opportunities for Investors & Buyers: Many international buyers are interested in New York and Long Island properties, while U.S. investors are exploring opportunities abroad. 

I do agree it will probably work better than a barely-trained VA but it still will have varied results.

If you're looking to form an LLC and use it to buy tutorials and training programs and stuff, you don't need it, but go ahead and treat yourself if you'd like to have one.

This investment was a failure for our family but due to the training from biggerpockets and community the outcome was mitigated.

We cut that cost in half by training and certifying people on our team and it created a better experience overall. 

I live pretty central in Houston, on the train line and my home have a full renovated Garage apartment that has been listed on the popular platforms. 

Another great strategy is leveraging trained VAs to handle lead generation—whether it’s cold outreach, follow-ups, or data gathering—so agents can focus on closing deals.