I think one of the reasons BiggerPockets has lost some of its popularity is due to the concerns you've mentioned.Don't listen to any of the capitalist counter-arguments posed here, you are not wrong in the things you're saying. 

I would start off listening to some of the bigger pockets videos on Youtube and then reading some of their articles and books. 

I’ve been listening to audio books to get some ideas and every single one recommends getting on bigger pockets.

@Robert Lum  you bet you can troll around a site like BP read their books listen to the pod cast of those that are successful and talk about their business's.. its inspiring and motivational.but if you really want to learn the nuts and bolts you need to get in the game.the best and least expensive way to do that is to simply take a pre license course in your state.. learn the laws ( the real laws not the BS that is talk about on line).. terminology etc. then go to work with a brokerage in the aspect of Real estate that interest  you.. there you will get REAL training by those that are successful you get on a team.. you get paid as you learn.

I'll give the podcast in your link a listen. 

Educate/Learn (Read/Listen)2.

Main goal is to listen... then follow-up regularly.

I was recently listening to a podcast and in this particular episode, the investor targeted CoC of >5%.

I just listened to episodes 219 and 221 on the “Flipping Junkie” podcast and they talked through the same thoughts you two just shared.

I’m brand new here, got the recommendation to join this site through a book I listened to on the way to work today.