I've found that it's hard to discern those who are legitimate and those who are on similar newbie status as me.I'm also interested in REO's mores specifically learning how to get in touch with banks before they are listed on MLS.

How can you (or your VA) make legitimate offers without EMD?

Many people will discuss the Due on Sale Clause, which is a legitimate concern (though there are rumblings of change on this topic in the future.)

Here is my que: is commercial bird dogging a legitimate opportunity?

I found that out of the prospective tenants I spoke with probably 75%+ just wanted to have the legitimate façade of a formal office but really didn't need any more space than a single office/room and perhaps some infrequent use of a conference room.

One thing I do like is that LU has vetted the lead investors so that everyone investing knows that they are legitimate and have done these types of deals before.

I spoke to one of their marketing heads the other day and most of what she was saying I could legitimize through sources here on Bigger Pockets.

Not as much of a legitimate exit strategy as I think may believe it is.Thanks for giving me something to do with my insomnia to all.  

Sure there are a handful of people who are legitimate and there are certainly newbies who want to learn something, but frankly, it is mostly a sham.

Leave no detail untouched, do not do shoddy work, use legitimate contractors and you can be very successful with flip properties.