The after you pass a test the training is focused on make money or you're failure so it makes sense that the general perception is that agents are only after money. 

Side note the city is looking to pass a new anti-discrimination code, which will make owners unable to deny section 8, if they are otherwise qualified.

Sounds like you're on the right path, with the exception of the guru education stuff (LOL)I might get down there sometime, we'' have to pass a good time!

Personally I would pass as my first rental

This may not pass as is, an opening gambit for negotiation.

If a general area sees a lot of septic systems, chances are good a lot will have a spot that can pass a perc test.

Then if necessary I could pass a few leads to other investors for a small fee so I can keep feeding the marketing engine.

Nope, financing that requires the co-signer to live in the property under secondary market, in the lending area of conventional lenders, HMLs probably will not consider it but would look to the LTV for short term needs and private lenders about the same.Look to options, seller financing, CFDs and Sub-2, but they carry risks and are regulated, so see an attorney.Have some BBQ gator and pass a good time!

And if you are lucky to get a good tenant, then you will not be able to push rents as high as you might have thought.Its probably a good idea that you let this one pass. As

Did they pass a landlord check for evictions?