The 2nd realtor doesn't have any investment background, didn't have advice on best rental property and the 3rd couldn't find any properties while the 1st realtor found plenty that matched our criteria.

Still, seller financing is usually faster and easier to get than a government-backed mortgage—if the seller is willing and able to provide it.And, while most owner financing requires some form of background or credit check, it can help otherwise unqualified borrowers achieve homeownership.

I come from a tech background I thought “Maybe their not finished” Good to hear they are making improvements.  

This would be my first time being a landlord and I will run a background check.

The judge won't care what the agreement was, you broke the law and now the judge is going to award the tenant 3 times the monthly rent to the tenant and order you to give back that money.You need to tell any applicant that offers this that they must complete your application and go through all back ground checks.

Well, technically, you have to wait until the order is final and non-appealable, 42 days after the judge's order.The "older system" (still used by some counties) is the one that allows possession.

If you already come with the experience (i.e) r/e background experience, don't need one.

Thank you @Sam GhiSo I will start out with saying that while I’m technically a “Sophisticated Investor” when it comes to real estate, I am not a passive investment expert beyond that field.  

@Vasudev KirsAll parties must fill out application and have credit and background check.  

It would create new job actually, for example, Drug Research Specialist with AI background or Chatbot AI modellers ; or even AI field support.