So basically there's a fulfillment software they use where if you are buying bulk they put a bid out there for your price and see if any of their distributors will sell at that price. 

And for what people call the "MLM" aspect, that's actually just eXp's shifting of the $'s that franchisee's generally get and giving it directly to participating agent's, for those who want to, if they want to. 

Recently, we had a 4 head mini split installed and as you may know, HVAC distributors typically refuse direct sales.

I buy materials from specific distributors, good product, warranty, net billing etc.I think using a reputable general contractor is best for most people, volume of flips is generally the focus (plus margins) Christian's comment said it best.

I miss the climate of not thinking its a get rich or easy azz MLM gig.

@Michael PlanteThis is from a marketing brochure I got from a "franchise distributor":"Choice Hotels is a leading hotel franchisor with more than 5,500 locations in the US and about 40 other countries.

Its possible to find ungrounded receptacles, usually off the internet, but distributors don't carry them typically.

Keep in mind most Gurus have a system they follow.. and its based on MLM  Amway model.

(from $4 to $6 a sq/ft) The second building in north of Fort Wayne by 20-30 miles in Garret Indiana, with 100k and with four smaller tenants, including Vanderbilt Pontoon boat company, a bakery distributor, a home Leaf gutter supply place etc. 

I am not self-employed (earned income), but some say I could be easily (EBay, MLM, etc.).3.