Also, logically speaking, for whoever the owner/developer of the project is, they have much more risk involved and should deservedly be the ones with the profit to gain. 

However, the market is currently crowded with cookie-cutter apartments, creating a lot of internal competition and pushing rental rates down.For short-term gains, I’d avoid preconstruction projects unless backed by bridge loans or completion guarantees, as many developers in Tulum have failed to deliver.

If you succeed in a big way, you will gain some friends and admirers. ( you’ll even have more friends if you pay for all the events, trips, and dinners.

Networking with local investors or joining a real estate meetup group can also help you gain insights and connections.

The MLS price is always higher than the auction price because the auction price is first bid and there is a reserve in place.Online auctions are notorious for ghost bidding to get the price up which is why you see them come back online again and again.What do you think you are gaining by "using" Auction.com?

What does he consider a substantial down payment and does he know that he has to pay capital gains on that down payment instead of just on the payments?

Many investors - including Dave Ramsey - attempt to gain wealth quickly through risky leverage, and they fall flat on their face.

So then Nick ask everyone who is interested to learn everything there is to real estates (he explained earlier - to secure your future you got to have knowledge which then you gain control and thus less risk - i thought that made sense) to now stand up and go to the back and sign up as seats are already filled.

It looks like it could deliver a 7% gain. 

By gaining insight into the investor’s goals—whether it’s flipping properties, acquiring rental units, or developing new constructions—the broker can tailor their approach and identify the most suitable lending options.Once the broker comprehends the investor's needs, they leverage their extensive network of private lenders.