More if food and lodging is included or other activities that have a reasonable cost to them.The RE industry is a closely held trade or profession, has been since the inception of the sales side of the industry.

The info is the same as online, but what was very valuable to me was having multiple brokers come throughout the course and discuss their firms ( they also brought food!).

Food for thought.

Food for thought.

I'm sure there may be opposing views on this :) Just some food for thought!

The process was like herding cats but was extremely rewarding.

It helps motivate my team if we are shooting to put 3 houses under contract each week vs close on 3 houses, bc it is hard for me to say "alright guys we really need to close on 3 houses this week, and if you make that happen then I will give you x" BC if you don't have anything in escrow then it is hard to have that immediate feeling of achievement and reward.

I have read the guide and a lot of it is not applicable in my area because of different laws etc.But what the book has done is given me food for thought and hopefully I can use some of the lending strategies in order to find myself a financier.Thanks againDunstan

Thanks @Sam Erickson , that is good to know it is an option.Just food for thought, I mentioned this idea to an excellent home inspector I know in the Milwaukee area.  

I say report them because they should not be rewarded for breaking the rule, while honest peoples suffered because we have dignity.