I can utilize the MLS to access market data and if you need a realtor, I would be happy to assist.

It will cost you to access/use it.100% equity means you are paying full price for the property.  20% equity means you are buying a property worth 5 times what you are paying for it.As your equity increases from appreciation, it increases 1 dollar for every 1 dollar of appreciation...which means the equity is losing value.If you take all your cash and buy one property all cash, you get one property and one source of CF.If you take the same cash, at 20% DP, you can buy 5 properties...meaning you have a total PV 5 times more than an all cash deal. 

I understand how and when to access the cash from a property.

Although, I would like to have first access to foreclosure properties with HomePath's First Look Program, income/capital gain tax benefits from my PR, and more favorable loan terms. 

I have access to funds through my HELOC on my full time residence to make a "cash offer" but as most HELOC's go the rate is not great.

I had one particular vendor with high standards that would exaggerate anything he found.My rule of thumb: people can live how they want to live as long as they are not 1. damaging the property2. living in filth that attracts pests3. impacting the neighbors (e.g. odors, junk detracting from the neighborhood, etc)4. creating an unsafe situation (e.g. hoarding and rescue workers can't access the home)When I visit a property, I document any issues and talk to the tenant.

I'm becoming an agent for MLS access so I can a greater degree of confidence in data accuracy.I'd like to take on wholesailing myself so that I can continue to work on my rental portfolio at a faster pace.

I agree the absolute best way is to get your license and access the MLS.

Thanks to my connection with him I now have access to plenty of subs at the best prices.

My business partner tried to extort me.Just be careful and don't give too much access to anyone.