I did find the very few posters on here who did sign up, have had positive things to say about the program. As

@Josh McCulloughThanks for the insights.I'm also looking into the 21st Century CASH Program as a way to bring on homes

That meant amongst other things rearranging my house of finances as well as starting the nursing program as I had intended.

I purchased Chris' program a few months ago and Im ready to start again.

MIP doesn't go away anymore like it used to, so that should help shore up the program as well.  

We are Mastery members of the Fortune Builders real estate education program as well as Renatus programs.

I can't speak to the Illinois assistance program as I have no background with it.  

The AML Program is implemented effectively, including monitoring compliance by the company’s agents and brokers with their obligations under the program;The AML Program is updated, as necessary; and, Appropriate persons are educated and properly trained.EMPLOYEE TRAINING Provide for on-going training of appropriate persons concerning their responsibilities under the AML Program. A

Yes, most agents can get the same data, but few can last more than a few weeks with all the numbers floating around or program a simple spreadsheet adequately to extract the golden nuggets.  

If you would like motivation or see the program as a good way to network with other investors in your area, then I would do it.