And they make it possible to take on many more deals at a time & make more money, if you're willing to think outside the box. 

Most agents only see inside the traditional box, good job on thinking outside of it. 

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If Arizona is anything like Texas all you have to do is check the assumption box on the Texas standard purchase contract.

This thread is another advantage of becoming an agent/broker as I have the advantage of having the need for the appraiser to call me for access to the property to do the appraiser which gives me the opportunity to offer "assistance" with comps and/or provide a list of upgrades@Lynne Jacob  ...You don't have to be a real estate broker or agent to tape the list of upgrades and comps on the door next to the lock box ...

MLS's usually have a box for agents to check indicating the source of the property's square footage.

I look for homes with a lock box and no realtor signs.

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You should be able to get $2,500 / mo. in rents or more just depending on the units amenities and sizes.I have been battling rats at my house since I moved in a year ago and I just buy the TomKat bait boxes at Home Depot.

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