Once they give their lecture they are done with you.

Academic Earth has many lectures too.

:) The best part is its free @Bill Gulley, and includes really helpful video lectures.

Your time here will be well spent.While you wait for a local mentor connection, below is a guide on wholesaling that you can review in the interim.https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/01/31/ultimate-beginners-guide-real-estate-wholesaling-2/ (Ultimate beginners guide to wholesaling)Now that you have made the move, below are some links that will help with the navigation of the site. http://www.biggerpockets.com/startherehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSetting up Keyword AlertsHow to Use @Mentions on BiggerPocketshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/ruleshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/inviteshttps://www.udemy.com/biggerpockets-real-estate-investing-course/ (video with 64 lectures and approx 6hrs of material)https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing (Ultimate beginner's guide to REI)Before your 1st purchase, please ensure you visit the below link for some tips.https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/12/19/real-estate-investing-success-smart-tips/REI books suggested by BPershttps://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/11/13/7-real-estate-books-beginner-investors/ (7 absolute must read books for beginner REIs)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/04/14/best-real-estate-books/?

To pile on, that's why we see IRR highlighted on all big deals over cash-on-cash returns.Was the lecturer speaking specifically about commercial non-residential properties?  

Further, Dallas JP Judge Al Cerone has lectured on the benefits of using one of these two well known leases.

I don't need a lecture, thanks what I do need is a company, individual that I can work with to do my short sales and make it mutually beneficial.  

Good luckI think I'll trust my local experienced appraiser more than a random person on the internet, but thank you for the lecture. 

I don't care how much experience they claim nor do I care how many books they wrote or lectures they gave.

Some lectures from real estate departments are in the public domain and are in .ppt.