It's a bit overwhelming; the resources on BP are a great start.  

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bpThe second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

Being that I'm just starting out I'm feeling overwhelmed in the local market, I plan on looking to invest about 1.5 hours away in the Sacramento area.

I want to get started but i am getting overwhelmed.

Those are are for profit teachers as well.Advanced training cost money.. whether its worth it to an individual is up to them.Also keep in mind most of the BP audience is buying rentals.. as cash flow is all they want and they think being a landlord will get them to the promised land ( whatever that is) and buying rentals is about as easy as anything in real estate anyone who can fog a mirror can understand the concepts.. anyone with 20k in their pocket and a decent fico can get a loan now a days.. so yes that takes no special brain power or advanced training.

Do this.Get a piece of paper, no computer, just paper.Write down the goals right .. 40 doors.in 5 years.Now go back fro that point and map out what you need to do backwards. then put a time line to all these little milestones and before you know it you will realize you need to start yesterday to make it happen.Do not do this and you forever will be "starting to start".Monkey power!

If you can touch 1,000s + of ears in a hour conversation, it has power.

NOTHING ELSE.You know.. power to the gurus like Cody Sperber and Sean and... for doig an awesome job selling 400 dollar packages to get you started... great!

School is definitely an option, and for some the best option, but we have a lot of power and ability to develop ourselves too without relying on formal education and the high costs it incurs. 

It became overwhelming and I really had to start charging.. :( (Sorry...)Now it has gone so crazy I have to be SUPER selective who I work with.