At least see the property first hand before you buy.These are just free advice from those that experienced, or know someone close with experience that would dictate this.

It has to be done carefully and with good legal advice to avoid a RESPA violation. 

@David Ferguson As others said, certainly speak to an attorney for legal advice as I'm not one.

Hey everyone,I've been consuming BP content (podcast, audio books, the forum, etc.) for the better part of 5 or 6 years. Between job transitions, grad school, money tied up in other business ventures, and the rising i...

They seek out skilled professionals who can offer expert advice and solve management issues.Real estate agents are drawn to property management companies that use smart technology and new tools.

Thank you for any advice or help in advance Thanks BiggerPockets!

I read a lot of books, went to workshops, and looked for advice from people who had already been through the problems I was having.

The "old dogs" there keep their mouths shut unless it is to ask for money.My advice is to run from that program, and invest that money is online education, on well known resources such as the Kent Clothier reww system, this Biggerpockets forum, the cheap and inexpensive marketing programs from John Cochran, Chris Prefontaine or many others that will help you to get started without having to spend tens of thousands of dollars on mentoring of people as little genuine as the Groves.In summary, Phil Grove's program will not work for 95% of the people that enroll on it, and out of the other 5%, it will mostly help those that end up in Phil's team.

Any advice on what you would do in my position? 

Given your situation and the market dynamics, buying a rental property to cash flow and build equity sounds like a strategic move.