I am really glad to hear that Bigger Pockets had this type of exposure.

They also have access to the MLS which if you are able to provide them value, ask if you can use them as an MLS resource.More generally, I think realtors are good for buying some types of properties, and selling homes that you need to have on the MLS for exposure.

In this case, the sponsor is taking excess risk to achieve an average return.

In this case, the sponsor is taking excess risk to achieve an average return.

Yes, sometimes agents request that you be exclusive with them for the time that are going to put in behind the scenes which many investors don't realize, however the time that she is requesting might be a little excessive.

Your main focus is to limit your tax exposure, not worry about showing a great income.

I believe If I focus on Multi-Family properties here at work and get exposure to the trade I can get incredible amount of experience to prepare me for investing in the near future. 

That exposure is often insured by the broker, with the premium paid out of the realtors' commissions.

If there is excess cash after clearing my debt, i can look out some cash flow property in future.Presently, I am good at stocks, Mutual funds, Bonds etc and can still continue the same.

You can always deduct current passive losses from current passive income and then carry any excess loss forward to future years.