Don't focus so much on cost focus on current material.

@Kortez WalkerBP has a ton of material to learn from.  

Hi Chris,Welcome to BP, this is a great website and resource for all types of real estate investing.I suggest you do a lot of research here, do not spend a lot of money listening to coaches, it would be much better to put that money to work and learn from experience specially with all the material you have in this site.Additionally, there are many real estate clubs out there, visit them, select your favorites and meet other investors working your area.

Here are a few quick tips to get up and running:1) Read a lot of materials here on BP.

I am always a little hesitant to buy RE material but this is the best material I own yet.

Ok, now that you have taken your initial step, below are some quick links to get engaged.Since you didn't mention a niche of interest, i added three links below for your review and selection of one or all.http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/02/22/buying-rental-property/ (how to buy a rental property)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/01/07/flipping-houses/ (step by step guide to flips)https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/01/31/ultimate-beginners-guide-real-estate-wholesaling-2/ (Ultimate beginners guide to wholesaling) http://www.biggerpockets.com/startherehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSetting up Keyword AlertsHow to Use @Mentions on BiggerPocketshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/ruleshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/inviteshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/categorieshttps://www.udemy.com/biggerpockets-real-estate-investing-course/ (video with 64 lectures and approx 6hrs of material)https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing (Ultimate beginner's guide to REI)REI can be very daunting, but, before you go searching for that 1st buy, please take a few minutes to bone up on the tips in link below.https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/12/19/real-estate-investing-success-smart-tips/REI books suggested by BPershttps://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/11/13/7-real-estate-books-beginner-investors/ (7 absolute must read books for beginner REI)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/04/14/best-real-estate-books/?

I point all out of state investors to better areas....you'll never see the those paper returns materialize, unless you were here locally and watched them like a hawk.

Make offers, control properties and your "so called team" will materialize! 

The payment bond insures that they will pay their bills to their material suppliers and labor forces. 

My husband and I have lived/held/flipped 3 properties over the last 8 yrs without any of the business materials.