Regarding your Apache Junction lease option, had you been advertising it off-MLS and someone contacted you, or was it just happenstance that landed the buyer?

The big direct writers(companies who only sell their own product with their own sales force) put billions into advertising.  

Being that it takes a little more time to build clientele, being a designer, I feel as if, it would be smart, for me to go ahead an make a name for myself, by flipping antique pieces of furniture and while advertising, mention that I also offer interior design services.

The practice of “wholesaling” remains legal if these “truth in advertising” rules are adhered to."

Luckily for me it's just far enough away not to steal any of the tenants I'll be advertising to in the future, lol.So maintain your motivation, stay the course, and achieve your dreams.

And from what I understand they are going to be doing this deal as a 506(b) syndication, so their advertising is a huge no-no.

Hi guys and gals,I am now in the business of wholesaling properties so I can build up experience as well actually doing something pragmatic so I don't get analysis paralysis while gaining capital  for my first rental ...

IE describing the home on craigslist sending out direct e mail advertising the home.. taking fee' s on the HUD to and couching them as marketing fee or assignment fee.. fact is one person brought two people together to buy a home that is a licensed activity.If they sell a contract  that's another thing all together but I have yet to get an email from a wholesaler that said I have a contract for sale...

In FL, you cannot show or advertise properties you do not own unless licensed.

Remember, they cannot advertise or market the property unless they own it or are licensed.