Your name, license number,brokerage (if any) and license status is publicly available.The NAR,State Board,and local boards have agreements with suppliers to give your contact information away to them so they can advertise their services to you.Be prepared for an avalanche of emails and snail mail in the next few weeks.

There are many more options available and you should work with a reputable mortgage broker to specify the best option for your situation. 

IRS approved documents, document maintenance, an established history and good reputation, and experienced support are very important factors in my opinion.

But it sounds like they are a reputable company to get your real estate license from

If it can help me gain a Great Reputation and Close Great deals I won't hesitate to generously and fairly compensate them for that.

And as @Chris Mason mentioned, lenders are worried about being audited so if they're even mildly reputable, the charges are going to be reasonable.

I am also open to Partnerships or funds so if there are groups or firms you would recommend with good reputations of success who work with informed investors that would be helpful as well. 

Things like closing period, earnest money deposit, and reputation of the buyer can play a big role in whether or not your offer is accepted. 

Hi fellow investors, and real estate professionals,I am an out of state investor in Cincinnati, and looking for a reputable, experienced and honest property management solution for my portfolio of 8 SFH properties.

On your other question, I dont think the agent will shop around your deal - he or she will have a reputation in the local marketplace to maintain.