The point again, teach and charge others for teaching, something that is illegal, then you have deception, plain a simple, if you are wrong and make it a business, you're at risk.You can also read where the FTC can govern transactions of individuals.Knowingly or unknowingly sell a product that is deceptive, defective, causes public harm or suggests illegal activities, they can hammer you.Those in that business might double check their stuff, those getting messed over might begin bringing the matter up to the FTC as the broaden their arena of influence. :) 

@Richard FieldsThere are a bunch of factors that influence what a bank will take for an REO, most of which you have no way of knowing:Bank's balance sheetBank's REO inventoryREO desk's quotasBank's actual exposure on the propertyBPO's and other valuations that the bank is basing their price onSome have the theory that if their first offer is accepted, they have left money on the table.This is a conversation that you need to have with your agent.  

Do you think the people will care more about 1 person doing 1 deal or the influence of the buyers agent which brings them deal after deal and has influence with other agents?

I like to say it's what influenced my love for passive income! 

When the numbers make sense, and you have considered all known variables and influencing factors, you should take action from a financial point of view.

And what ELSE in the world has influence in this arena?

Your example is a great influence to others and helps us believe in ourselves because someone else is doing what we want to do. 

I believe that at times we allow our opinions to be influenced by assumptions or perceptions.

I would also advise to read Jack Canfield, 7 Habits of Highly Effective people, The Happiness project, Richest Man in Babylon, How to win friends and influence people, think and grow rich, the greatest salesman in the world.

One of the quickest ways to develop funding is from your sphere of influence (SOI) or basically your closest friends.