The time table for getting ranked with a site like this can vary wildly. If you are able to get a used domain that's related to your keyword, you should be able to get ranked highly within a month or two. A brand new domain may or may not take more time.
The amount of time it will take you to get ranked will be determined almost directly by the amount of competition out there for your keyword. Choosing a keyword with little competition will allow you to get ranked very quickly, possibly within a few short weeks. This is why you may want to start with a single, long-tail keyword. That way you can get used to the method and get a victory and #1 ranking on your first attempt.
With time, you will get more and more confident that you can use keyword sniping to take out major keywords. Start small and then start thinking big.
You don't need to follow everything thats writen on this tutorial, you can be innovative and formulate your own methods. Just be confident. And confindence comes at a cost. That cost PRACTICE AND IMPLEMENTATION.
Return your wallet back to your pocket, everything you need to succeed as an affiliate marketer is already within you.