There are many good people under these programs, but likewise there are many looking to sell a sob story.

Just wanted to get peoples opinions about this idea. 

So would you guys recommend batch leads over propstream?

He actually says everyone is competing for off market leads, so instead you should compete for on market leads... wow that is some true guru logic right there... 

For most people, the goal is financial freedom.

Some people pull all the equity out of their rentals to buy more, others like to pay cash for them, others pay the mortgages down faster because perhaps they want them paid off when they retire, others just let the tenants pay them down over time.

Sit down anywhere and people would just start talking real estate.

You said it was an older home, so remember Virginia has required disclosures like lead paint, and there's a new required tenant rights and responsibilities form that has to be done, some localities require annual smoke alarm tests or rental inspections. 

It was my first time going and it was nerve wracking until I started meeting people and it just felt welcoming!!

That of course means a tenant, seller, buyer, lawyer etc will not find it if it is in the Pro area and people are more apt to "Say things they may not necessarily say in an open forum"