Will they actually teach anything of substance? 

The Millionaire Next Door - teaches how to accumulate wealth 2.

Those of us that have been successful often try to be incouraging and supportive without considering we may be imparting false hope.Take the time you would put into growing from nothing and concentrate working 2-3 jobs saving every penny by living a frugal life style.

I was wondering if anybody had a certain style lease/agreement written out that they use with their onsite property manager. 

I also see the circus road shows that swoop in and have 1 or 2-day seminars "teaching" about flipping.

Don't go and try and be the "new" style.

As for active listings, the only things I have to go off of at the moment are the Student housing prices per semester at the University, and one luxury apartment complex that has a 2 bed 2 bath asking for about $3,160 (includes 24 hour fitness center, monthly catered Resident Receptions, health and wellness programs, and a resort-style pool.

Rather than busting your hump and spending money trying to wholesale, which for most is a total failure, concentrate on improving your credit, living frugally to save every penny and spend your time educating yourself on finances, investing, real estate and your local landlord tenant regulations.The best thing you can do is adjust your life style.

I'm not familiar with the book, but I teach finance to college students. 

He doesn't have a vast amount of knowledge but definitely more than us.We know a few things have gone wrong in his flips, therefore he can teach us the basic of Do's and Don'ts.My wife and I would like for him to team up with us by providing knowledge.He would not have to do the hands on but just guide us through the process step by step, we are willing to put in the work.What percent should I offer from my ROI?