However I also like Darren's POV as marketing is an important aspect of promoting an brand. 

Remember, you are replacing the pre-tax dollars you borrow from the plan with after-tax funds, so this is not as often promoted "cheap money".Alternately, you can setup a self directed IRA or Solo 401k if you are eligible.  

I have been looking for a sleeper sofa as well and currently marked a few places down:jossandmain.com (sometimes they run promotion you can get good deals)wayfair.comoverstock.comsurprisingly, walmart has a couple with good reviews but you may want to go there and check it out yourself.

Some banks have this type of promotion where if you deposit a few thousands and let it sits for three month you get $150 or $250 cash bonus.

I am looking for the promotional code they offer to Bigger Pockets members when signing up for a platform. 

Its too much information to unpack on a post. plus I can't promote myself unless I go pro so its better to PM me if interested learning more.  

I’m asking these questions because I recently attended a 3-day real estate investing class where they did not promote wholesaling distressed properties.

I know my friends @Lucas Carl and @John Underwood always want to promote the self-Managment style, but the reality is some people just want to hire a bit of specialized help, instead of take on the learning curve and pay their dues by making costly mistakes.

LP, active vs. passive, preferred returns / promote, etc.) as I have to review operating agreements at times and I have reviewed promote waterfalls.

You listed companies that buy, renovate, sell and manage properties as well as companies that do two or three of those things and one company that is a promoter.