It's all about supply and demand and how much the seller values what the buyer's agent brings to the table.In the event where the company found you, engaged with you, then at the last minute you wanted to being in your own agent it's doubtful they would value what the agent is bringing to the table very much as they have for the most part already procured the sale.

If you can master this area, you may have little (legal) competition.The above is provided for discussion only, and, to the extent it could be construed as advice or counsel, should not be relied upon without first engaging competent legal counsel for your particular jurisdiction and legal issues. 

We have a very unique real estate market here and for outside investors and those that haven't lived here for a while it can be a real challenge...

From where i stand I see the biggest challenge is finding deals which seems to be in scarce supply in todays market - i guess i will just have to work the channels like everyone else. 

Not exactly sure where you're at in your journey, but some things I would recommend are:Read Brandon Turner's book on Rental Property Investing https://www.biggerpockets.com/store/rental-investing-digitalRead David Greene's book on long distance investing https://www.biggerpockets.com/store/long-distance-real-estate-investing-ebookListen to the BP Real Estate podcast https://www.biggerpockets.com/podcastListen to the BP money podcast https://www.biggerpockets.com/moneyshowAttend your local REIA meetings to networkStart analyzing deals to get practice running the numbersKeep engaging on the BP forums and make connections!

They are not just concerned about whether you would win if someone came back to challenge the title, They are concerned that it will cost them to defend the title even though they know they will win. 

I do not have a real estate license (which I have learned makes it slightly more challenging in Ohio for wholesaling, but maybe not with double closing?).

Now Some are tedious and time consuming just not mentally challenging .

That’s exactly my challenge is trying to determine if its worth the work and expense of getting a judgment against her or not.

Timing being one of the most challenging - you'd have to sell all five properties, and buy any replacement properties, within the time limits specified for a 1031.