It solved the issue of decentralized control by holding the property in a trust (the Delaware Statutory Trust, specifically) and the investment sponsor (or an affiliate) was the trustee of the trust. 

Here is a link to the upcoming auctions this month. https://www.treasury.gov/auctions/treasury/rp/realprop.shtml  As you can see that page is affiliated to the US Treasury site but when you click on one of the homes it takes you another splash page with more detailed info.

@Daniel SterlingForeclosure.com is a partner, but is not directly affiliated with BiggerPockets.

There are several other events that are available, but most are affiliated with a particular mentor or group. 

I went to a Rich Dad, Poor Dad 3-day event (I have NO affiliation) and thought it was worth the $300 or so I paid (it's been a long time since I went so don't remember the exact price).

Cabinets To Go is affiliated with Lumber Liquidators, so if you have a Lumber Liquidators nearby, you may find a Cabinets To Go co-located.

Below is one (I'm not affiliated with them nor do I endorse them).https://www.gogrid.tech/

I'm not affiliated with them, I'm just a satisfied customer.

They aren’t transparent that they are affiliates for Anderson Advisors.

The problem is that everyone on youtube reviewing these platforms has affiliate links and is trying to sell me something so I can't trust them.