In fact there is absolutely nothing wrong with the above described technique as long as it's fully disclosed and UNDERSTOOD by all parties.John is "disgraced" because he got involved as front man with a Salt Lake City real estate marketing firm that promoted John all over late Nate TV back around 1998 - 2003.  

I think that people are so affected by what they hear/see when they are young, and if they don't explore their limiting beliefs and what they were taught, it will hold them back later on in life.

In some cases it may cost a vendor half as much to work with Roofstock as opposed to other promotional companies.

I just finished Brandon Turner's book on rental properties, and plan to continue to read more.I understand that Norada is a promoter, and prefer that given that they are agnostic in how they recommend properties.

The RV sites do very well on Hipcamp but it does take a bit of effort to promote it and get attention brought to them.  

Your reply seems well thought out but I hold the belief that the free market is more efficient than a market being meddle with.  

Additionally, try collaborating with local businesses like spas, wellness practitioners, yoga, wineries/taprooms, etc... and try some messaging with them around wanting to promote them in your blog and on your property.

So, we can foresee the following1- Mentors (gurus) shifting to promoting wholesaling of commercial and investment properties.  

The belief that your property is an easy sell may or may not be true.

It's illegal to promote a contract without having an equitable interest in the property or the right to assign a purchase agreement.