I am only curious and trying to educate myself on sub to as it seems rather attractive to me as a non-US buyer who has access to emergency lines of credit, albeit, maybe limited to 200k. 

It's a Real Estate Education program.

If a potential client is using 1031's they will appreciate a realtor they don't have to educate. 

If their is a public easement and there are temporary structures within this easement - the city can come in and remove them.

Bigger Pockets is a great place for education and networking. 

And are actually making a good career educating and assisting investors to maximize the benefit of the 1031 exchange.

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

I am going to continue educating my self while I get enough for the DP and other expenses.

So I guess the question is how long will it take for the general public to realize that 7% is the "new norm"?

I started my OOS HML  career in Detroit and that was 2002 and WOW coming from our area what an education I got.. my clients that were doing turnkey at the time and all the buyers were out of state ( basically LA based) the local on the ground operator was very good he had all sorts of tricks to try to keep the houses safe.. the one i really liked was painting the copper pipes grey so thieves would not steal them..