I've never really loved that type of business model and I always worry about businesses that charge money for info that's usually available for free.

I strongly advise that you build out a complete and sound financial model before doing any deal.To answer your specific questions:It is impossible to say based on only the provided information whether you would qualify.

I am just under the assumption that it is very capital intensive to invest here without partnering or using creative financing: which is not my expertise at the moment.  

We follow the south west model, watching our expenses, self-managing, etc so we can operate on better returns.

that's what I'm hear for ;)5) Local knowledge of value & rehab expenses to reasonably accurately estimate upside to decide if deal was worth it, relative to condition, under tight deadline.6) Live & operate in Oakland, and prepared to negotiate w/ tenants and turn property around7) Affordable & reliable team in place8) Thorough landlording processes9) Time, energy, and expertise to make it a bang-up dealAs far as how long until the negative cash flow stops...?

Hopefully your business model accounts for that. 

I have a decent paying job, but I am looking to make my money work for me, rather than just waiting for the same paycheck every month.You hear a lot of people around the UK saying that the timing isn't right for property investment/BTL market (granted, it's picked up still in the last few years).Hopefully there are some experienced and successful UK investors on this site that could offer up some expertise.

However, I do not believe that many of these folks pitching their program have the purchaser's best interest at hear.I am sure you are familiar with a book known as "Rich Dad Poor Dad" by Robert Kiosaki, It was such an inspiration to read, I figured I would attend an seminar hosted by them....Long story short, they had the most slick sales guy I have ever met pitching their product, They wanted some where in the ball park of $12 grand to $25 grand for their support and education.ermmm no go.I highly believe that if you are an assistant to someone who is successful and you model their success it will be 10 fold more beneficial for you to learn hands on, rather than from some grease ball who takes folks retirement money for teaching them basics about a business model that (possibly) worked in some other part of the country.There are a lot of folks out there who are hungry for how to make it, and there are equally enough people claiming to have the secret sauce for sale for just that.Be careful with you hard earned dollars, and GOOD LUCK!!!!

I'm very excited to be a part of a community with all levels of expertise in the greatest business around!

If you like their philosophy checking out their website is a great way to learn more about their business model.