I'm still very new and very motivated to learn and progress.  I've seen a lot of posts along with great advice on where to start as a new investor. It's clear that educating myself is #1 as well as learning from those with experience. Most people seem to say you don't need to pay for mentorship because there's so many resources and information especially on this site. I have to agree with this however for newbies like myself all the information can sometimes become overwhelming. I need to have this information organized in a clear step by step process that I can move through checking off my boxes as I move along. I am on the fence whether or not to to pay for a program such as the Academy offered through Rent to Retirement or another company. I have seen positive posts about doing business with them but I would like to know people's thoughts on the education program offered through the academy. Have you used it and found it valuable? Has it helped you to synthesize the information and move through the beginning process faster than just doing it on your own? Are there similar programs at a lower cost? Is it worth the $$? I'm really on the fence at this point.