I also agree that the "coaching" is not great and there is no space to critique the concepts or express any form of dissent. 

@Bruce Woodruff While it may seem like a simple concept, it's actually a very complex process that requires significant documentation as well as specific methodologies.

The concept is that a homeowner receives an upfront cash investment today, and in exchange, the investor gets their principal back plus a % of the property’s future appreciation at sale/refi.A few things I’m curious about:– How did you structure the agreement (lien, contract, equity share)?

I think that I now I understand the concept.

My day job is a scientist, so I just applied the same concepts.

The concepts of wealthy and poor are personal decisions.

Anyone who mass teaches a concept and gives you the impression that it is acceptable everywhere, is "blowing smoke" to collect membership fees.

It seems like you may be mixing together a few different concepts - but someone qualifying a a real estate professional under 469(c)(7) does not default their rental income to Ordinary income subject to SE tax. 

I am near Pittsburgh and am interested in this concept.

@Yakir Aloni the entire concept of the BRRRR Method is so that you don't have a downpayment.