I've been looking for a 2-4 unit building to access traditional financing for around $200k.

Go to Etsy and search for "rental property tracker," and you will find hundreds of nice spreadsheets to track 10-20 rentals, usually for under $10.Software has extremely helpful features like online payments, marketing syndication (click a button, and your property is advertised on multiple sites), electronic document review/signing, maintenance tracking, and owner reports.

How did the PMC get access to your property w/o a contract?

that is a true private lender.Any other lender that has a website or advertises or is on facebook is a Hard MONEY LENDER HML started to market themselves as Private Money lenders about a decade ago on the guise that folks will think there rates are cheaper and they are easier to work with.. 

While other access provide parking specifically for golf carts. 

Neither the buyer nor the seller would have access to it.

Advertising more guests might be more harmful to your bottom line than you think.

The agent didn't have access to property and after waiting over 20 minutes the agent jumped the fence and climbed through a broken window to let me in.

I'm looking at buying an 18-unit apartment building that's recently been renovated and hasn't been advertised for rent.

Realtors have access to a broad network and can help you get the best price in a shorter time frame, which is important in a market that can shift quickly.In the end, using a realtor can often pay off by helping you sell faster and at a higher price.