A comprehensive review if you will.While I got valuable information and knowledge while typing in literally hundreds of search queries and terms out on google related to global real estate markets, hotspots and real estate trends, I found that to be an extremely inefficient way to acquire expertise/knowledge because many search results repeat themselves over and over and that lacks focus.

The 1.38% I found based on a simple google search didn’t correlate at all with my actual tax statement numbers so, after digging into it, found that it is effectively 3.94%.

I just did a Google search, "bigger pockets how to find properties", and several great articles came up.Once you identify a bunch of options, figure out what's going to work for you. 

Can anyone provide my any feedback on success they’ve had using Google AdWords to generate leads for off market distressed sellers?

I recommend you go to a mortgage bank (google this) in your area and ask them a zillion questions.

I ranked my website to the #1 spot on Google in 3 months.

I'm sure there are plenty of threads on the program, otherwise google can fill in some blanks.As for the deal. 

That is what you need to be asking the banks about. if they do delayed financing. you should google it and make sure you understand what you will need to do. keep in mind that most lenders will do 75% LTV or 100% of HUD whichever is lower. so that means that you want to try and include any rehab funds on the HUD statement.

That's a red flag for me.d) death by Google: I Google everything I can about the sponsor.

You can also use google maps to check the location;  i.e. is it on a busy street or notIf the property is located in a low crime block then determine the After Repair Value of the property depending on whether you want to hold it for a rental or flip it.