They like to hide in tight dark spaces (between mattresses and box springs, along base trim and carpet, etc.) 

Nobody is hiding that fact as you progress through the seminars and trainings.

Bed bugs can hide in any kind of crack.

The black appliances hide stains easier so they usually provide more longevity from a visual/cosmetic standpoint.

Are these applicants just trying to hide their credit and background from me?

Isn't there a "Rant and Rave" section this string can hide in?

Housing hacking may be a way for many to get started in the business, but it’s also an easy way to hide numbers that may actually not make any sense without you living there.

I mentioned to the investigator that I had nothing to hide and that thousands of people assign contracts just I had, every day.

Investors know the contractor has to make a profit, and I like to work with contractors who are transparent and up front about what their profit margin and fee is - not someone who is trying to bake it into the cost and hide it from the investor or client. 

Now would you prefer your waiter to hide for an hour and not tell you what is going on or to tell you upfront so you can order another drink from the bar?