You can try reaching out to a bunch of them but you most likely will get lackluster response if you don't show some basic level of commitment on your end. 

If not, then what he is trying to do is to avoid his reputation going down the drain and lose any future credibility and trust in the future. personally I am just familiar with the basics of buyer seller representations in a general sense you will need a FLA Broker or Attorney to describe to you based on the documents you have if there is a Duty from the agent on this transaction..

That's basically what I used propstream for the most and if I can pay 100 a month for resimpli and get those features and also the crm and accounting features I'd be happy. 

That is to basically keep you honest, so they judge can tell you tried.

Please note the information provided below is a layman's definition designed to provide a basic understanding for the general audience.

You ever pay extra to insulate your house better so you can save on heating costs or anything?

Some questions for the people with experience: What are some basic landlord problems I will most likely run into?

Once you know the "basics', you can then invest OOS more successfully.If you can't afford to invest in your home area, how will you grow your knowledge of an OOS if you take a shotgun approach to where you buy?

It will familiarize you with the basic terminology and benefits.

Basically I have more time than money right now.