Bigger Pockets is a great place for education and networking. 

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

Training board member's is just not in my niche.If you have a bent toward education or someone on your team, you will be an invaluable part of every association you manage.  

Just ignore them.No one can deny how pointless it is to be on a wholesaling forum—designed to teach, educate, encourage, and support you—only to respond to a genuine cry for help with negativity or by telling someone to give up.

What education should i gain before purchasing my first rental property?

He's not only educated me with over 30 emails where he reviewed my drawings and coached me along, but he also connected me with the departments I needed to get my permits.

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If you use debt to buy the real estate the IRA will incur UBIT so educate yourself on that. 

Only you can answer that as it's really an educated guess.Another option would be to get a roommate in every bedroom for more cashflow and use that cashflow to either:1) Save up for next down payment (maybe 20%?)

I am currently doing a lot of research to pass the test and to educate myself as best as I can as if I'm going to do something I want to be the best one there is.With what you said is there still a lot of important information you learn during the class hours, or should I just focus on passing the exam at the end?