I struggle to see how I will make as much money as I would going the business route, however, I do realize that it is a lot safer.

Right now you have $1,000 in cash flow that can be used to fund other projects (seed money), pay you in profit to supplement your lifestyle, or fill in any gaps for underperforming properties.  

You put that money into escrow and when you purchase the property and complete them, you get the appraiser to come back out to verify the fixes.

You'll get calls from all kinds of people who think they may have some money coming. 

Most can't and that's where money is often spent unnecessarily.

.- The system saved us both time and money, allowing us to close more deals.Anyone else tried this?

The agent will not be paying you/seller/buyer because the agent does not bring money to the seller/buyer in any fashion in a transaction (typical transactions), unless this agent is a partner to that person buying the property, or they are a principal to the property.Let me know if that makes sense. 

I called them the next day, and they wouldn't give me my money back because they said that whoever accessed my account was given the password.

Might coat you $500 or more for a hour but will save you a $15k bill from a contractor who simply sees a easy way to make money off off you! 

Being able to purchase a property with only 5% down means you can leverage your money way more effectively.