Wickman class's were aimed at helping RE agents get to the next level and since my wife was a top producer and managed 70 agents she was very good at it.. 

These two factors will get investor rates down to a reasonable level.

Then i'd build up some money and either try to buy a few 5- 10 unit buildings, or buy a few small multi family fixer uppers.

It will provide you with zip code level of market rents, rental demands per metro markets.

It will most likely need some level of TLC.

I've not invested with 5S so I can't comment on their product and management specifically but I can say for build to rent, if you’re considering this, ask yourself: Does this fit your investment strategy and comfort level?

I think the biggest take away was the level of success possible (this guy’s home is worth ~$20m).   

@Anna Davis - I agree with Stuart that most properties at Auction need some level of work, especially for a retail/consumer buyer.

😂Plenty of lovely folks there, plus it's where Cannon Air Force Base is located, but we soon discovered that just having a base nearby didn't necessarily make for a lively real estate market.Shortly after that, we adopted our MUCHAS criteria:M - Near a military baseU - Has at least one college or universityC - Has a Costco or equivalentH - Has a hospital ranked at least as a Level II Trauma CenterA - Has a commercial airportS - Has a Sprouts (organic grocery) or equivalentThis has led us to look at often-overlooked markets like Lubbock, Texas and Augusta, Georgia.May be worth a look for you as well!

Where I would ultimately like to end up is with multiple properties that I rent out, even on an international level, as I love to travel.In order to achieve my goal: What strategies could you all recommend?