Aside from this forum and the events promoted here, where else would you recommend looking to find connections or events with experienced flippers in Chicago? 

I believe the point of contention with many who were on the OP's case in the older thread was his unwillingness to disclose his role in the promoted projects in his BiggerPockets profile.

I've read a lot of bad information on how some gurus are promoting techniques that are flawed at best, fraud at worst.

They are a national organization that promotes all kinds of creative real estate deals. 

I believe coaching does work, but I also believe that 90% of the coaches are better at marketing / self promotion than they are at doing deals. 

Fund of fund raisers need to do a much better job including descriptions of both double promotes and possible implications for LPs investing through a fund of fund vs directly.

There are a lot of charlatans and 'Guru's' out there promoting this and that but the Stech family is the real deal when it comes to Private Lending. 

I would be leery of an product or service being promoted that has zero negative reviews.A 1-star review is often not realistic and will tank the algorithm in your first year for sure because it's not balanced out yet.

I see it promoted by gurus that they'll pay 110%+ of FMV if they get the financing in place and no balloon.

Lee Arnold I don't know personally however my opinion on his system promoting private lending remains the same..