There are some decent players still. 

Some of the players that have made heavy bets on Harvard Square etc. are down here.

It has been used by many federal agencies, as well as top LE agencies world wide.

Try calling an AIG or Zurich kind of company, which are the major players in this area of insurance.

Here are some of major players...http://www.marcusmillichap.comhttp://www.svn.comhttp://www.lee-associates.comhttp://www.us.jll.com/united-states/en-us

F**k, LOL...I had become comfortable and lazy with my free time, but the idea of being just a 'drive around all day type of small time wholesaler' sounded less appealing, compared to some BP 'big players' talking about their latest plane :) So, license it is, to start in the game at least, even if I let go the license later on as my investing skills grow, it will be valid for at least two years once I got it, so I could make cash selling and build into an investor.Didn't have time to sit in a classroom and wanted to study at my own pace.

Not the wana-be, with the bogus deal, but get reputation as a deal closer with the real players.

The Florissant properties are in terrific primarily owner occupied neighborhoods and all have VERY high end renovation standards - probably head and shoulders above any turnkey provider I've ever known... and Maverick is one of the earliest players in this industry coming up on our 11th anniversary.

Walking dogs may be fun, but you will have more opportunity to network with other players in the game working in the business. 

If someone comes to me, I'll send them your way.If you need help in your search or want to verify something don't hesitate to ask.For example: I have clients worldwide and things are just as easy as I e-mail them, talking on the phone.