If it is an obstacle, might be cheaper for you to go to the courthouse and learn the ropes that way. 

Lessons learned?

The absolute best city or town to invest in ( do not get stuck on the notion of investing in major metros or you will miss out on many interesting opportunities) is . . . the one where you have a team you can trust, where you are able to learn the market and its nuances and get to a point where you are comfortable doing business there because you know how things work and what the market requires for success.

But if you only plan on using it for yourself and you are 20 and have no properties, it won't be worth it unless you want to learn how to be an agent also.

I've been thinking about teaching at the local base on occasion to spread the word. 

@Steve SaylerNot an attorney but based on what you noted the answer would be no.

I wanted to go back and find some of the old pod casts that were from years ago were do you find those.I went to the learn/podcast  but its just the new stuff thank you in advance for your help.

I'm Robert, managing member of Ventura Property Investments LLC based in Selmer Tennessee, I am returning to real estate investing after stepping away for 10 years.

You should self-manage to learn if you are nearby.

Lessons learned?