All said, you will find many folks within these forums that are strong promoters of self-directed IRAs.

Basically stating I can use pictures for promotional uses, access to job site and fee if access denied, and other expectations. 

Most of the regular posters here on Bigger Pockets have a negative view of Sub2, especially after a couple of individuals spammed the site to promote their training.There was already a negative view of Sub2 on Bigger Pockets due to most of the regular posters did their deals in a different manner therefore, as is human nature anything out of our own personal preference can look mighty sinister. 

Instead, they get compensated by Turnkey providers or builders with a marketing fee:“…we as the turnkey property promoter gets compensated by and only by the turnkey provider or builder that we are working with, they are essentially paying a marketing fee,” ( Link ).

I'm not self promoting.

We paid $232,447.36 out to 36+ different trades & vendors for this home.This $232K creates jobs and promotes growth because it is spent and recycled in the economy, creating a ripple effect.Congratulations to the Greatleaf Homes Team for another new construction home closing today!

With that being said, I’m starting to see more of the benefits in some of what he promoted.  

I'm starting to wonder if Dealmachine is just really great at promotion of the product.

These are the first things I look at.Lastly if someone is advertising on BP, it’s not a bad or good thing - all it means when someone advertises on BP or pays BP to be promoted it just means they paid to be on the website.

I was thinking for “promotional purposes “ to have Airbnb influencers stay to do some videos.