At the end of the first day session we had happy hour and everybody had a chance to mingle and drink and just enjoy a relaxing environment.

As time progresses, and with a few deals between myself and a borrower, I may relax my guidelines somewhat.

I hear in Portland they have relaxed a bit since housing is so expensive and are encouraging people to do more ADU's. 

The other part of wholesaling that is a possible red flag is Equity Stripping, AKA Illegal Flipping, this was heavily regulated till a few years ago by lenders, especially M.I. companies, they have relaxed the rules, but was a problem pre and post crash. seeing the increase in this activity seems eerily familiar,  like 2007 all over again. just be careful especially with your license, Disclose Early, Often, and in Writing, My license is too valuable to me to be involved in this type of transaction, so i steer clear. if my entity is on the contract, I am the one closing. period. 

Books, Articles, companies, a cold beer to relax... 

It helps it become muscle memory, and it helps me get more efficient at finding the information I need to do the analysis.  

Once all the wet stuff is out, you can relax a bit.

Or do they recommend I try to muscle into this market for the appreciation play even though the numbers look a little worrisome. 

I'd be patient, relax on this and keep it.

Just sit back relax and watch the money come in...You do not need to pay ANYONE for SEO, PPC, any kind of marketing.