From what I understand, there are several lectures going on at once (in different rooms of course) and you just choose the topic/lecture that you want to hear. 

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The online lectures for each section was good for me because it allowed me to go back and watch again if I missed a concept.  

Working with the local business bank as-a-person goes much further than an LLC attempting the same deal.We all went to those lectures on "asset protection" and many (including my self) took the bait. 

If you like what you read/hear, you should listen to Mises University lectures this summer.  

I have been actively watching lectures and reading books but want more hand on experience.I have some money ready to invest in the next deal and am trying hard to find one that is worth the time and money required.  

and finally paid around 20 th but included the $100 late fees and promised to pay before 1st every month. 3rd month, paid 3 days late and when asked about the late fees, gave me a lecture about how to run " my business".

I had planned on communicating the two sides to make my primary residence bigger, but my tax lady (who is a family friend and something of a financial mentor to me) nearly lectured me on how that was giving up "free money."

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