Can you get all of the information they provide by doing your own studying/research? 

Studying different markets around the US and pick one that you believe in2.

You never know what hidden gems you might discover!

If I were you I'd treat learning about Real Estate just the way you are treating whatever you're studying in college.  

As you mentioned "Cash for Keys", maybe the best strategy is to show interest in their lives to discover a plan where you can help them achieve a goal. 

If we discover any unauthorized animal on the property after this, we will initiation termination of your lease.""

I personally know Kenny and he has seen and done A LOT and has a very good pulse on the market as he studies the data.

I dont operate with blinders on like a horse in the KY derby......I keep studying books and podcasts and consult with certain people but thats it. 

The reason I had to walk away from multifamily  in Texas is that during due diligence we discovered lots of issues and seller was not willing to negotiate & the underwriting once we re-ran numbers was not going to be a deal for our investors 2.when you say pick a niche i was under impression I had one which is Multifamily up to 100 doors value add class a buildings in a class b neighborhood unless I am missing something do I need to be more niched 3.The reason I was not investing in my back yard was because of friendly tenant laws in NJ and parts of pa.

Study the market.