You could always purse more "aggressive" tactics.   

Are there any tactical ways around this besides going through an agent?

It wasn’t overpowering however it was noticeable.

Hopefully BPCON elevates your reach, or maybe use some of those SEO tactics to get those numbers up.

He lays out proven tactics and strategies to efficiently invest in out-of-state markets. 

Also even though he had be last seen only a day or two ago the smell was pretty over-powering.

What you're trying to accomplish with your site is perfectly doable with the some simple marketing tactics.

I am aware of many agents who have wholesaled deals, some of the biggest wholesalers in this market are licensed agents, ethically it appears no different than double ending a transaction which is a very popular tactic used by agents to squeeze every cent out of a deal.

If you dont mind could you elaborate on your lead generating tactic?

But can you try this tactic and let me know if it works...text or call him back saying Im not the right buyer for you.. from there be honest, if he can get the property at a higher price go get it with an agent or on your own but theres a big but...is it move in ready, is it up to code from there you might be able to get more details... is there a loan and if they go with an agent lets be honest the agent is gonna tell the seller what he/she wants to hear and be optimistic with the price which is nothing wrong with that, but is time on this sellers side...the whole basis is to create a rapport with the seller to trust you.