It seems like times have changed and that getting granular on the buyers financial qualifications is no longer acceptable on the part of a listing agent perhaps due to buyer agency.

As long as you are aware the property has asbestos and the condition of that siding is in good condition I believe you should be fine.Here is a site that I found useful with asbestos particularly for Massachusetts. http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/massdep/air/progr...I hope this helps you.

Just email the same property to 2-3 insurance agencies and get their quotes.

Does agency coupled with interest apply in any instances?

I believe some agencies like Keller Williams allow clients to access MLS through their agents.  

Several outfits only offer the inspection.They should be licensed in Indiana through Professional Licensing Agency, carry General and E&O insurance, send you digitally documentation with photos and videos, and offer other items as part of the inspection package. 

a new trend is taking place on the licensure of rentals and this has come from so many suits being filed against the owners of these properties which have turned liability onto the county or city now-the number one hot topic gaining leverage onto rentals is the NFPA- national fire protection agency-the cities and counties are really looking into the code increases and the tightening up of accountability that is placed on the owner- for years the building division in most areas were there to do inspections and make sure dwellings were up to code requirements, the new turn is this is being handed over to insurance carriers and they are really sharpening there pencils and going above the code minimums- owners will have to pay for a regulator agent ie.. insurance underwriter to perform the inspections before licensing the dwelling as a rental- getting rid of the home inspector businesses enjoy

Apparently Keller Williams Agency has a relationship with MyOutDesk so the VA's do have some real estate exposure through the course of their regular work, vs. having to train them from the ground up.

In most cases the owner will not be reporting payments to the credit agencies so my thought would be no.  

To avoid agency law conflictsHave agent act for you to lease option from sellerShow property to tenant buyerPay agent 1 months rent for service fee