Based on what I've seen I wouldn't hesitate to pick-up his materials the prices were good last I checked.I like Mark Norick's site because it breaks down how to work with each state FOR FREE and whether or not it's worth your time.I did however learn alot from the course.

Some get materials cheaper than others and some have more of an eye for design than others 

So I would only send properties to the agent that you have run numbers on and maybe have driven by, so that you know you like the neighborhood.#2. 

They don't want to add other homes that are to the same standard or material. 

., $50-$100 per visit)Hourly rate for time spent on-site (typically $50-$100/hour)Additional charges for parts or materials usedRetainer agreement:Monthly flat fee (e.g., $200-$500) for basic availabilityAdditional charges for actual work performed beyond a set number of hours or visitsPer-task pricing:Agree on set prices for common tasks (e.g., $75 to unclog a drain, $50 to replace a lockbox)I like the per-task pricing as long as your maintenance calls aren't super frequent.I'm also a hard money lender if you're looking at a new deal to get quotes on soon or if you're looking to refinance a property soon!

BP loves to take material from their boards and act like it's theirs. 

Credit card for materials.

I think you are going too rouge too fast over something that has not materialized into anything major.

I just think the coloring is nicer, same exact layout and materials.

I have seen folks go on to do great things with paid training.as well as seen many and its probably the majority do nothing with it.. and end up selling their books and tapes on E bay for 50 bucks.thats where i would start E bay look to buy every guru's books and tapes you can find listen/read all the material and see if there is anything you learn from that.