But in the grand scheme of things I’m fairly new.

The scheme of things is too close to Mussolini's Italy after WW2.  

People can add pops of colour with their belongings. 

it's just this quarter's get rich quick scheme.

The speaker runs one of the Multi-Family Syndication/Education pyramid concepts  Perhaps it's just geared for investors with different interests than mine but would be nice if they catered to people who just wanted to buy real estate, not be taught they can acquire 100 unit buildings in a pay to play scheme.

It is not smoke and mirrors and a get rich quick scheme.

It looks like this company:https://archives.fbi.gov/archives/philadelphia/press-releases/2011/loan-processors-sentenced-in-mortgage-fraud-scheme

My advice for you (and my future self) so far is:- be very detailed about underwriting your deal- add at least 30% to what you think your rehab will cost (even if this figure came from a GC)- have a really detailed design concept before work starts (including fixtures/trim/color scheme/etc)- check with your city/township's building department and see what permits you need up front- have more than one exit strategy- add a few weeks/months to your projected timeline- purchase cash if at all possible- build relationships, take notes, and learn lessons along the way- have funGood luck! 

There are no "secrets" and every scheme has been tried and tried again. 

Long story short, we will see more people not using buyers agents and they may work out once in a while but in the grand scheme, they'll get what they pay for.