I see my train running right off the tracks.

I really think that the biggest pros and cons depends on YOUR goalsI self manage my properties with the help of a VA and I like that I can be hands off now that my VA is trained.

They offer weekly training sessions on everything from investing and construction to vendor management, cash management, market analysis, and home underwriting.

Joseph,Bigger Pockets is the best site on the internet to build a newtork and get all the hlep you need to avoid mistakes and save money! 

With all these people jumping in, the problem gets larger by unscrupulous individuals who start selling, and up-selling, so called "Real Estate Training Courses." 

Quote from @Xin-Ran Jiang: I just attended their orientation seminar today in NYC but didn’t sign up for 3-day train. 

(i.e. most done work via phone and internet/building networks locally) I am currently in Virginia but want to look at cheaper markets for investments such as Pittsburg, PA.Hope to meet some great like-minded people here!

They have training live webinars 2 in the afternoon that they want you to be on, they have training every weekday evening.

I have not taken his training but have spoken with him several times about overall real estate investing and he is a realist and does not blow sunshine where you know some people blow it.

Might be something to look into.Lastly, you are also very smart to know that keeping your job is part of the train to time freedom.