It will familiarize you with the basic terminology and benefits.

This will have the added benefit of networking with other agents. 

Not only would you benefit from having a partner's input on the deal, but you would also have an experienced individual to work alongside with as you navigate the project.It's also important to make sure you have identified your "team" ie; contractors / realtors / lenders / insurance agents / title company / etc. 

For illustration purposes if I were given the opportunity to finance my construction projects at 8O% LTC full recourse or 70% partial recourse I will select the higher levered recourse option because have confidence in my projects knowing the debt is sub 60% LTV and want the benefit of leverage. 

Take short-term rentals - they do provide several tax benefits, but they are hard to run and very hard to succeed at so people make the mistake of choosing the tax vehicle, get the benefit, and then lose money on the investment and hate it.

However, only those classified as "real estate professionals" (REPs) benefit fully from these deductions, which are usually limited to those who spend more than 750 hours per year or half of their work time in real estate.

Due to the income earned in the landlord account that goes to the benefit of the client, you should cut the check directly from the account through the bank and do as the law says, hand-deliver or certified mail.

Some benefits of early-yearly homework.  

You need an LLC to elect S-corp for tax benefits.

You’re guaranteed to be a millionaire after 20 years plus have training, retirement, benefits.