If anything other actual similar cabins should have shown up on their recommendation.  

The owner would get what is called a "depreciated settlement" or ACV (Actual Cash Value), but would not get the remainder until the property is restored.

Because now you aren't some freeloader posting on the marketplace rather an actual client/advertiser.

Make sure they actually test the various parts, usually with a simple voltmeter.4.

They are always looking at ways to improve their operations: being vertically integrated (as is BAM), but they go above just managing their own properties to actually procuring many of the finishes for their renovations direct from manufacturers.  

I would say stay away from any expensive mastermind groups unless there are actual networking events and you are desperate to leave your W2 to become a wholesaler/flipper because thats his focus. 

I would also look for the responses that are actually informational vs "DM me".

My wife and I just did a spreadsheet on the expenses and thanks to the low interest rate, the tax deduction we get on the interest, the loan principle pay down (due to the low 2.78% mortgage) and the AirBnB income....it is actually more economical to say put than to sell, take a huge loss, and then buy a house worth say $700K at current rates.

Three stage development selling off pieces to finance the next stage.

The best thing that would help you with flipping is learning how to actually source deals that make sense.