If you're a newbie, I believe it is an absolute basic requirement.Not only will it help clear up some outstanding issues and provide a detailed step-by-step procedure, but also the speakers, Shirley Henderson in particular, offer some valuable tips I have yet to see in any book, YouTube video, etc., or anyone here on bigger pockets.For instance, they will go over the process of double closing, how is totally unnecessary and why only newbie wholesalers would consider it.

Be it large cap, small cap, US equities, foreign equities, emerging markets, bonds, TIPS, etc., this was only diversification within one asset class―paper money.

Any tips for good appraisals?

Any tips for good appraisals?

Any tips on removing the squatter and the dogs?

.*** Handy and can DIY small flip projects, demo, flooring, kitchen/bath remodel, paint, walls, ceiling etc.Hopefully can get some tips from all the experienced investors here.

If the first one does qualify, I return the app fees to any other parties- I feel like this is the right thing to do and would like to continue the practice.  

Any other tips or things I must do would be helpful too.Thank you.

Check out the forums under Starting out, you'll find  a lot of tips to get your feet wet in REI and overcome those fears, doubts and analysis paralysis you may have on your first deal. 

I use a combination of Podio, Zapier and Globiflow to pull leads in from my website to my Podio App.