Buying without an agent

[Carrie K.]

It seems like most of the deals I read about are from direct marketing, and are purchased without an agent. I'm ready and willing to start marketing (have my letter written and everything), but how do the logistics of the sale come together? Does a title company put together that massive packet of documents? Is it the lender? How can I get more info about everything that happens after the seller and I agree upon a price (should I be so fortunate) and an inspector checks the place out for me? 

Are most of the people sharing these deal stories about buying outside of the MLS (with or without a wholesaler) also agents themselves?

Also, yesterday an agent said that he wouldn't recommend us (even me *with* an agent!) pursuing FSBOs because those aren't protected by the same disclosure requirements, so I might end up with an undisclosed problem. Does this seem like a realistic concern to heed?

Thanks!