#2)  20% on winning bid blows my mind.  

To win?

In short - here are the reasons I pivoted to Real Estate Investing:All the benefits of Real Estate + growing STR optionsInflation raging at 10%/moCurrency wars and what or who will win them (Prec Metl or CDBC, etc.)Equities markets receive derivative pressures from credit markets and pressures on US dollarRealistic 10+ year opportunity in using Creative Financing, given monetary policies.Global disruption and impact analysis of COVID to businesses (small/large) and individualsWhat I was (originally) looking to get out of the program:Better understanding of Real Estate and it’s MarketLocally like-minded ppl that are more about collaboration than cannibalization (not reflective of BP in any way – this community is great too)Improvement in comfort level working in REI and learning “on the job”A community where I could find deals, connect with ppl for help and ask questions, etc.Business and Corporate Structure recommendations to accommodate short-term & long-term investment strategiesAnonymity strategiesAccess to vetted contracts for traditional, creative and gator (EMD) Real Estate dealsMy experience and feedback based on my expectations:Great original 6 week mentorship program.

A set of new machines can easily run you 300-400k if these are all end of life.

Who would take a highly motivated student who does not give up easily and is determined to figure this out? 

It occurred to me a long time ago as to why no logical argument about REAL ESTATE will win an argument with someone wanting to believe that the purchase of a guru’s program will ensure their success.  

Let other people waive inspection and win.

I could have easily paid for it, but I did it myself for the exercise.

Win that person over with logic and patience, and DIRECTLY address his/her/(it's?)

A lawyer can easily find out how much equity you have and with more equity you are a more attractive target.Thanks for the input, Bruce!