He may have done all those things as I looked him up (a little too late) but also found some unsettling info as well as all the money making projects he’s done.  

Good people gave me work, I learned more skill, more money, worked hard!

If you wait for the problem to occur and then try to educate yourself, you will exacerbate the problem and lose more money.2.

Many avenues to help you do as much or farm out parts of the deal making that you are not proficient in.  

Hey @Erika Andersen I totally hear you in wanting to save some money and taking on the task yourself.

Explore my personal favorites, Set For Life by Scott Trench or The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, for invaluable financial insights.3.

I would probably take the risk at $500, but $1k feels more of a ripoff like most guru programs. don't waste your time if they don't meet your criteria there is ZERO chance they will meet this guys.. remember they make their money with you folks dreaming of making money and paying for the dream.. 

When my business partner and I were still flipping we bought a couple through Auction.com and we always used a private money lender to fund those and our other flips. 

Its simple in practice, however you need to make sure the numbers work.

I recommend considering your cash flow and debt-to-income ratio before making a decision, and consulting with a financial advisor to tailor the choice to your specific needs.Good luck!