I try to pay attention to the rules, but a couple of times I've stepped over the line of "self promotion" without really thinking about it.One of the best parts of BP is that they don't allow spamming. 

I would pile his tools and materials at the curb and tell him he's fired.

I am trying to become well versed in the numbers as the guiding principal in my investments.I understand this is probably a common theme on this website so if you have any generic forums, threads, or reading material that you find valuable I would appreciate any help.

You are generally looking for solid, functional, inexpensive materials.

Then I kindly explain to the potential renter that the rent stated is only a promotion for the first month.             

I know the forum doesn't allow searching for mentors or promoting services.

I'm an REI newbie and have been talking to several MF syndicators and have learned they mostly use IRR when promoting their offerings.

I've been looking for a rehab property in B class neighborhoods and so far nothing has materialized. 

On posting our idea / problem we are looking to solve, I wanted to make sure I wasn't crossing the 'solicitation' or promotion line of the forums vs the marketplace. 

Actively re-starting about 2 1/ years ago in RE investing we began to consume a lot of material on investing (podcasts, books, etc.), the end result being we took our eyes off the ball to the deals that were right in front of us!