They may be some networking opportunities, but what can I, the end user, actually learn from going to the conference rather than watching it on Youtube, going to the BP forums or going to a local real estate meet-up?

Find Brandon's videos on YouTube for the "four square" method of analyzing homes and practice.

He has a You Tube channel it's  fun to watch for a while .

Hey check this youtube video (ghomnet- 10 reason not to buy investment property in the hood there is also 10 reason to buy in the hood

I’m sure you’re well intentioned - and want to learn the real estate industry while earning some money.That being said, I’m going to provide you with some hard facts; “wholesaling” is NOT anything like what is described in YouTube videos, guru seminars, or lead on to $40k mentorship programs.  

Nothing, and I mean nothing, can be learned from these events that cannot be learned through trial and error, attending LOCAL workshops/meetups, and in the recent decade, Youtube/Twitter.All for Bigger Pockets to earn $$$, but these events are a waste of money and time.

Hi everyone,I’m eager to start my journey as an Airbnb co-host and am currently learning the ropes through YouTube videos and some purchased programs.

So, it begins.A wholesaler on youtube, states that a close friend of his inadvertently has gotten wrapped up in a very serious investigation. 

I check out a bunch of Youtube and Facebook stuff. 

I would recommend looking up Tax Toby/Toby Mathis on YouTube.