@Michael Frankel two great and comprehensive resources I use are learnairbnb.com and getpaidforyourpad.com.

I think that rep probably is because many people try to get their start in RE by wholesaling and don't have a comprehensive understanding of how a rehab works or how much it costs.

Right now, I'm doing some in-depth research on each city - looking at their Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, checking out the population, job market, who's landlord-friendly, etc. 

One must develop a comprehensive discipline for analysis and negotiations to help ensure their success in this niche. 

I'm Mark Baldwin, and have actually been a long time user of the Bigger Pockets message boards, but have never actually made an introduction or post myself. 

Again I know nothing about this program and person but typically these programs charge a reasonable fee to attend the introduction course where they upsale you to a more complete and more expensive course.  

So, what mode of introduction do the small flippers out there like best?

Greetings,My name is Brad Humphreys, I have been on bigger pockets for about 4 months and decided to do an introduction.

I have been trying to compile the most comprehensive commercial due diligence for each side, seller & buyer, and have a lot of information to be thorough yet efficient.

While I do not agree with all of his strategies this is by far the most comprehensive book on hard money lending I have ever read.