U did need to be in the bizz qualified and  it had to be new and you as buyer are the first person to put it into production..

Webinars and getting people to sign up for events is typically the most productive or dinner where you share what you are doing.4.

I would start with purchasing a multi family investment property, but I have heard different theories about whether one can make above average returns in a real estate market without making significant upgrades to a home.

The ones that are important are the ones about the product.

This could be a good short-term solution if you're planning on refinancing again into a long-term product down the road.

Understand what retails properties sell, average prices per sq/ft, types of properties investors are looking for, what rents are, what areas sell the best for investors, what to look for to get accurate rehab estimates, more properties you visit and see in-person the better, and most importantly, dont be lazy! 

:)The most important thing in wholesale real estate is to stay sharp on your lead and deal acquisition, as these are the main "products" you're selling.Investing in strong outbound and inbound strategies to find off-market properties and their sellers is the foundation for success.Good luck!

Is there an equity-based product that I could use to pay for that rehab, with the intent of doing a DSCR once it is rehabbed and rented?

(Hopefully) If it was not top quality then he will have a point.Customers should NEVER buy any materials or products.

They are in no way shape or form designed to be helpful to the average real estate investor or business owner.