I understand the some variations from different members based on their geographic regions they operate in.

At a minimum, you need a plot plan and (typically) a zoning variation

It's a sad state for America that there has to be so many different variations of federal money.

I would take out some of it and break it up with some color variations.

But, there are opportunists lurking everywhere, so we have to develop good judgement and intuition to be able to recognize those wanting to take advantage of our lack of knowledge.Zachary -- these 1-day seminars and 3-day workshops all seem to use a variation on the same theme, and I can’t imagine that your experience will be any different if you go.  

Buy and hold is "to rent", or some variation thereof (rent-to-own, e.g.), unless you're just sitting on the house speculating that it will eventually go up in value while it is vacant. 

Lot's of variations in the HOW TO, that's kind of different as every opportunity has variables and asking for input is the right approach.I (personally) just can walk up to a poker table, anti-up 20k and then ask "so, how do you play this game?"

Pretty much every episode is some variation of creative financing.

Two investors I know both have had issues with work and just tonight I spoke to someone who said they just couldn't pull the trigger as there was so much variation in quotes which I understand for someone unfamiliar to the cost of a renovation and sub-trades.I feel so much safer investing close to home in Vancouver where I can drive by the asset and have more control (as a contractor and as an investor).

This is known as a Rent Concession and comes in several variations; move-in for $1 Buck first month rent freeUse to see lots of these in Los Vegas and was a prime reason I exited that market.