There are so many websites and of course, most cost money to join.

Check out the state of Illinois website. 

I question if they get kick backs or actually hold ownership in this company.

His reason was the only thing he knew to do with the proceeds was to loan it back out at 12%, and he would be "behind" where he is now in cashflow.His proceeds would have given him options up to and including PE, but he is a simple man and in his case holding was the option for now. 

Here's a https://www.irs.gov/businesses/cost-segregation-audit-technique-guide-chapter-4-principal-elements-of-a-quality-cost-segregation-study-and-report to the IRS website noting specific items that are included in the cost segregation study report. hmm, that website is a 404 error.  

This would be more of a multi-family buy and hold play. 

My website is the most copied website nationwide.

Do you believe it will now be more cost effective to hold a license or do you believe the expenses will go up with what I assume will be a flight from the business by low producing real estate agents? 

I would check on this website on the find an agent feature or search Zillow for teams/agents in your area doing 25 or more deals a year.  

From his website, it looks like he has a masterclass as well.