If there is some benefit to going at a snail's pace I fail to see it! 

I got into real estate 4 years ago as an agent and worked hard to develop a solid retail based real estate business. 

The 2 year mortgage brokers are retail brokers.  

@Anja Wehrmann The main problem with paying full retail for turnkey properties is that there is no assured "exit strategy" that will result in profit to you.

That means I don't buy properties at or near full retail in hopes of appreciation. 

I think online is better than classroom...learn at your own pace and absorb more.Once you finish courses and pass the test, your broker you associate with is really where most of your knowledge will come from.

This is primarily driven by the high price points for retail properties in this market.

@Jay Hinrichs is probably correct it will get bigger though that might be a double edge sword as less scrupulous actors come onto the scene and "retail" investors start losing money.  

@Jeremy Pace sent you a message.

The cash flow is nice, but you are paying retail price once you factor in the repairs.