The relationships to bring the product to market or to a distributor.

.- Wholesale distributors: If you're doing multiple projects, consider establishing relationships with wholesale distributors for better pricing on bulk orders.- Closeout and overstock stores: Places like Floor & Decor or local overstock outlets can have great deals on flooring and other materials.When choosing between Home Depot and Lowe's, keep in mind that both offer price matching, with Home Depot often providing an additional 10% off.

when you read the common themes of the presentations its simply the age old MLM presentations.. 

So basically there's a fulfillment software they use where if you are buying bulk they put a bid out there for your price and see if any of their distributors will sell at that price. 

And for what people call the "MLM" aspect, that's actually just eXp's shifting of the $'s that franchisee's generally get and giving it directly to participating agent's, for those who want to, if they want to. 

Recently, we had a 4 head mini split installed and as you may know, HVAC distributors typically refuse direct sales.

I buy materials from specific distributors, good product, warranty, net billing etc.I think using a reputable general contractor is best for most people, volume of flips is generally the focus (plus margins) Christian's comment said it best.

I miss the climate of not thinking its a get rich or easy azz MLM gig.

@Michael PlanteThis is from a marketing brochure I got from a "franchise distributor":"Choice Hotels is a leading hotel franchisor with more than 5,500 locations in the US and about 40 other countries.

Its possible to find ungrounded receptacles, usually off the internet, but distributors don't carry them typically.