That's a broad brush statement, which, like most of its kind, is not true.

I don't know where you found that image and this may be shocking ....But that random information you found on the internet is wrong. 

I've seen and heard multiple times to not study real estate as a broad subject, but to focus on one aspect and pursue it.

I WISH Bigger Pockets existed (I really wish the internet existed :) ) when I got started.

I will admit I didn't know what I was doing most of the time when I started projects, but I am fortunate enough to have help from my parents (and the internet).

The internet is providing more solutions to all of us everyday.

It seems to me that the $12,000+ (and the time and energy) would be better applied to making an actual investment vs. paying for very broad over view of a few aspects of this.Just my opinion on this. 

In broad strokes you need 1) lead relationships (wholesalers, agents, etc) 2) money relationships 3) contractor relationships 4) supplier relationships 5) sell side agent Let me know if you need any recommendations for any of those in Los Angeles County.

I am not talking about grey area stuff like mileage or internet or cell phone. 

contract assigning is selling real estate without a license and starting to be regulated more and more.. the laws are on the books but with all this guru training and such the internet spawned thousands of wood be wholesalers on the unsuspecting public and that has created  so many terrible deals.the ones that simply walk away from a 20 dollar EM deposit with no worries what damage they may have a caused a seller..