Not even Ivy League master programs in real estate provide the representations and guarantees these mentorship programs provide.  

I miss the days when the fifth of December came around and you could buy a house for next to nothing in my target area if you could guarantee closing before Christmas.

It was anything BUT "guaranteed $". 

He’s not guaranteeing anyone anything.

There is a major franchise that puts these together, writes their own lease (sale-leaseback deal) and surprise - Gives themselves rent holidays in later years in the lease.4) Realize there the return they give you is NOT guaranteed, so better history of the syndicator better the odds you'll get it.5) If you have the money, try to diversify and spread it around by prop type and location (ie make 10 buys of $100K vs. one buy of $1M)6) It's commercial RE - You CANNOT turn around and sell it if you need the money now. 

HELOCs are not available because they are residential loans guaranteed by individuals and what you seek is a type of commercial loan or credit line which are available to seasoned companies with proven financial track record.

These resources will teach you how to handle the various tenant problems you are guaranteed to face if you invest in real estate. 

(Manhattan condo starts at 2M) I can guarantee 95% properties are running illegally. 

It has a 90-day guarantee... seems worth a try with that in place. 

More syndicators go out of business and wind up in foreclosure and/or lawsuits to enforce loan guarantees.