All it takes is one major issue, such as the insurance deductible for a storm damage claim, a tenant to do damage above and beyond the security deposit - never mind the loss of income while it's being repaired, or evicting a tenant who hasn't paid, etc. ... to turn break-even into a loss.

My point is use a software program to collect email address, just get there permission to opted them into the system.

I will be going the FHA route and taking advantage of some of the Counties (possibly City instead but plan to stay this side of the line) closing cost down payment programs.

Has anyone purchased Preston Ely's newest program How to Steal Houses From Banks?

ü A formal, documented and ongoing employee training program.

If I could carry the financial weight to rehab & hold, I would, but I need to get started somewhere.

I want to do this because I have been advised that if the old partner is on the loan paperwork, that he could make some claim to the property  and proceeds, although this flip is indeed a flop and there will be a loss. thoughts on this?

I think that The Peak Producer program by Buffini is a good starting point for the beginning agent.  

I understand that he has a guru program that he is trying to sell but was hoping to find someone who had attended that had an opinion if the seminar was just a sales pitch or had good actionable content.

That's a zero loss if the buyer balks.