The Role of Mortgage Brokers in Real Estate FinancingMortgage brokers act as intermediaries between you and lenders, streamlining the loan process while finding the best deals for your unique situation.

If you would like to avoid that process, then you can either close with a portfolio loan or DSCR, and just vest title in your LLC from the beginning @Lau Cor. 

This aligns with my interest in passive income.I realize I am not cut out for the entire REI process of consistently finding multiple properties for particular exit strategies.

In that case, would the renting process be a bridge to help you retain the home for future personal use? 

Make sure it explicitly explains the process for termination if you are unhappy with their services, especially if they violate the terms of your agreement.3.

Don't base it on one data point that is not available :) good luck

Also, I noticed his office has poor controls over sensitive data.

Even in disclosure states, sales data is not all reported to the sites so you need the MLS to be the most accurate.

You can probably start the education process at 17, then apply for your license once you turn 18.

The real work is locating these properties and I've learned the best way to do this is to work in towns/areas that have online GIS systems that map; topography, wetlands, soils, etc. and assessors data available for download either from local sources or listsource.com.