He's not a scammer stealing money from people, but he's definitely selling snake oil.

Might want to tone it down if you genuinely want to learn from others, unless you just think you know everything, in which case you shouldn't be posting questions or voicing frustration, as you'd have solved everything and have a well-oiled operation in place....

Like is used to clean the driveway with when there's an oil spill. 

I could save a whole lot of cash mowing my own grass, ironing my shirts, painting the kitchen, organizing my garage, and changing my own oil.

Croix's economy has been depressed the past few years with the closing of the HOVENSA oil refinery which was the second largest employer on the island (second only to the government).Closings must be handled by an attorney in the Territory.

I live and work in N.Dakota, the market here seems to flux with oil field and seems to be on the rise as well.

Oil is going to be the most interesting at this point. 

If my site falls off the map like someone claims it will, I will lather up in baby oil and force Keith and Andy to wrastle.

The example you give and I have to believe with those facts the GPs are boxed into a corner IE they need to keep raising money or selling guru plans so they have cash flow since their LPS are leaking oil so badly. 

Following the oil and gas industry is part of what I do with the STRs.