I consider myself a discount broker, listing at 1.75% on my side but my listings still have professional photos, videos,open houses, and marketing.

I have also read and watched Scott's video on this link https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/biggerpockets-money-podca...

Thats some solid advice I've been reading up and listening to youtube videos talking about the exact thing for providing the benefits such as "A larger refundable deposit?

My advice to them is you really need to know construction and walk properties (not just look at videos and photos), know the area, have an unbiased local investor do a walk through (if you can't fly there in person), and how to read inspection reports and get a sewer line scope. 

I think Rob provides great value in his videos and was wondering if anyone has joined any of his courses before.

I consumed a lot of Pace's content and eventually saw this video with Kevin Choe and Josh Boenzi. 

He has some great YouTube videos that break down the equations, strategies and how to think about repositioning equity.

Having the GC or someone else upload photos/video after each stage would be ideal.

I have not besides walkthrough videos taken by the realtor. 

I like to garden in my free time, this summer i noticed how much we saved with the garden and I've been watching more videos on personal finance.