A few years later, I had the experience and portfolio of writing samples to work as an employee of a small temporary help agency.

Dual Agency is not allowed in some states.

I have one but Im all in WI I work with The Dietrich Agency in Fond Du Lac WI, Check with Tracey Templin, She also has really great rates for rentals. 

Being the innovator agent with a PhD in Bigger Pockets would be ideal,  but I also want to be with an agency that provides great training and mentoring since I'm brand new.

If the loan amount is large enough it may qualify for Freddie Mac or Fannie Mae agency debt or contact your local\regional bank for loan products.2) Ask the listing broker if they can provide a submarket report from ALN, CoStar, or YardiMatrix. 

The text of the proposed House Bill regarding accredited investors is: "any natural person the Commission determines, by regulation, to have demonstrable education or job experience to qualify such person as having professional knowledge of a subject related to a particular investment, and whose education or job experience is verified by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority or an equivalent self-regulatory organization (as defined in section 3(a)(26) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934)"The last part is of most use, but whats an equivalent self-regulatory agency?

I forwarded all of the emails to the listing agent and this idiots agency.

Going the small-balance agency route would get you 30 year amortization, but I'm not sure if your loan will be over $1 Million?

In your case, if you want to borrow using one of these agencies, then you have to follow their rules.  

The dpt of building of safety and the myriad agencies involved in city planning and construction in los angeles are highly corrupted.