I listened to a podcast on this and it sounds interesting, but I hate to blow $700 if it isn't worth it.

All those in would likely blow the doors off the stock market returns, but to be fair it takes more work than investing in the stock market too.

While I personally think it would be ironic to buy a home next to the politician who enacted these rules and advertise just how friendly you are with criminals and child molesters I don't have that kind of money to blow just to prove a point. 

I just had a consultation with their company and I believe they said they are expanding into this market around banner elk, blowing rock, and the towns around Smoky Mtn National Park.

The great part about real estate is there are many ways to create wealth.I'm an advocate for the syndication model because I believe it allows the GP's to grow quicker and create a legitimate business with systems, processes, and employees. 

There's no need to give reasons or try to soften the blow.

It blows my mind the price differential for some of this stuff of paying someone to do it vs doing it myself.

The bank isn't going to let you blow their money.

It's mind-blowing how many people are committed to that program and are selling over 100 homes a year.

Thoughts on staying within california as my initial market or looking outside of california given properties are more affordable - I'm a big advocate for investing near where you live.