Bigger Pockets is the ultimate game changer when it comes to successful real estate investing.

Much to your success!

At Bigger Pockets, you can reach out to other real estate investors while completing deals successfully and correctly.

If you find a successful tenant screening process please let me know - I'd love to know what works best in our market. 

I read his blog as well, FIFighter has lots success investing in the stock market and in the properties in the SF bay area, that's why the turnkey experience is not as good as his other success.

You will notice a lot of success stories you hear are from those who started after the GREAT recession.  

Has anyone had success with such a structure?

Before spending your time and hard earned dollars you have to set criteria and analyze who you are going to work with and the odds it will lead to a successful closing.    

I have a successful IT consulting business that has and will hopefully continue to allow me to purchase rental properties with after tax money.With all that being said, I understand the model is about  purchasing properties, refinancing, and going back to purchasing more properties.  

The short answer is no,don't do it.You don't seem to be in the right mindset to become a member of my profession which is exactly what it is,a profession and not a hobby to pick up or put away at will.My profession requires lots of time devoted to learning both in and out of the classroom for at least 6 months to earn a license and the follow up sales training at the brokerage.It is not cheap either to get started with all the fees involved.From what you are describing about your personal life,family demands,and interests desired to pursue,I would concentrate on learning about investing in your spare time.Learn how to evaluate property for potential profits after repairs are done.Join an investment club and surround yourself with successful people who have already been through the process.Learn about hard money,gap funding,and what it takes to get the money you need when you need it.