Because FCRA specifically forbids someone from waiving their rights to protect the information.There are some very limited exceptions.

I was just thinking...If you find a suburb with consistent growth, growing number of jobs and diversified industries, a nearby bustling metro, talks of public transportation... would you build an airport?

The US Dept. of Justice seems to think real estate commissions are getting out of hand and though the rebates in their examples are very Weak, and consumers can save a lot more, they're trying to alert consumers of the savings that is available to themDepartment of Justice: Rebates Make Buying a Home Less Expensivehttp://www.justice.gov/atr/public/real_estate/rebates.htmlConsumers Can Save Thousands of Dollars in Commissions http://www.justice.gov/atr/public/real_estate/commission-table.html40 States that allow realtors to offer rebateshttp://www.justice.gov/atr/public/real_estate/rebates-details.htmlBesides the US Dept, of Justice, exactly what does the dear leader of Keller Williams have in store for the Mortgage Industry here in his Youtube videos?

They are having a hearing open to Landlords, Tenants and stake holders (general public as well) to provide them with your comments, concerns and ideas.

It's a small city near a large city and I am primarily looking in a student neighborhood by a medium sized public university, which I like for knowing that there will always be renters. 

@Amy McArthur what "details" do you need that are not public record, and what "prep work" are you referring to?

There are many people that like that because of public transportation and easy access to major highways.  

About MeI initially started out as a civil engineering major and interned for a 100-person engineering firm in Boston in their plumbing and fire protection department but ultimately went on to pursue a degree in finance.

There are certain benefits of starting an LLC (legal protection of your assets, with a proper structure - some tax savings, etc.), but there are also costs and time required, so I would advice to start as a partnership, and form an LLC if you decide to keep doing it on a regular basis.

Well established turnkey providers and investors have created conduits to acquire properties off market and in channels not available to the public, realtors or the average and even more experienced investors.