There are also some investor specific websites like Bigger Pockets where you could post advertisements for the contract for the property.

You can do the same thing electronically and reach more people.

You cannot advertise properties you do not own unless you are an agent.

At least in these parts title companies are ok with electronic signatures for contracts.

So, my question to Nick, having been in this arena recently, why aren't these gurus nailed for their advertising ploys of misinformation like the other instructor advocating illegal conduct?

How investments are advertised or marketed has a direct affect on the perception of whether the investment is a security or not.

When looking on the MLS, there is very little available / advertised.  

I'll definitely send you a PM and look forward to hearing back from you.Like to hear someone actually come out and say that even if they advertise as cash offers, they have or could fall back on financing if necessary or if it works out.

I get dozens of hard money advertisements from California (since that is where I used to live), but nothing from Idaho...

Some of the boiler plate "sale contracts" used by some are clearly brokerage arrangements with terms allowing the wholesaler to avoid buying, pretty silly stuff.There are several ways to avoid the regulators in all states as to; the ability to buy, the intent to buy, disclosures that devise a listing agreement and advertising or showing a property to be sold.