In short - here are the reasons I pivoted to Real Estate Investing:All the benefits of Real Estate + growing STR optionsInflation raging at 10%/moCurrency wars and what or who will win them (Prec Metl or CDBC, etc.)Equities markets receive derivative pressures from credit markets and pressures on US dollarRealistic 10+ year opportunity in using Creative Financing, given monetary policies.Global disruption and impact analysis of COVID to businesses (small/large) and individualsWhat I was (originally) looking to get out of the program:Better understanding of Real Estate and it’s MarketLocally like-minded ppl that are more about collaboration than cannibalization (not reflective of BP in any way – this community is great too)Improvement in comfort level working in REI and learning “on the job”A community where I could find deals, connect with ppl for help and ask questions, etc.Business and Corporate Structure recommendations to accommodate short-term & long-term investment strategiesAnonymity strategiesAccess to vetted contracts for traditional, creative and gator (EMD) Real Estate dealsMy experience and feedback based on my expectations:Great original 6 week mentorship program.

If your PM is comfortable with it, then I would say its a good idea. 

Get out of your comfort zone.

They are very transparent about where the money goes and great stewards, of it so we feel comfortable giving knowing they're not using it for frivolous excesses. 

They ended up selling at a loss and learned a valuable lesson the hard way.If you wouldn't feel comfortable living in the area, then why invest there?

I don't know, I usually get 3 bids and go with whom I'm comfortable with, it's less heavy lifting in the end that you have to do anyway.

It took me a while to get comfortable with 30y mortgages.You have to learn how to control that.

If you’re comfortable paying a setup fee of about $7,800 and an additional $2,000 per month for a service that performs well for just two months before going radio silent, then this might be the right fit for you.

Plus, that W2 income is what is going to keep banks comfortable loaning you money to keep growing.  

In particular, I am able to invest around 60-65% of my monthly income - I make around 10k USD per month and need 3500-4000 for comfortable living (I am a Russian citizen living in Serbia).