But for simple accounting in excel you can add automation to Excel using Tiller. 

However rents increase   Most mortgages are fixed.  

I might be wrong but I am assuming the houses are also appreciating just because of the overall housing market trend but I believe the university is also expanding, thus increasing property taxes.

Would this increase my chances of the offer being accepted, considering the seller wouldn't have to pay an agent on my side?

The simple answer is you can still double close without a license, you are the end buyer.

I do not hold the money for them plain and simple.

Condo fees have increased dramatically that feel like you are making a payment on a luxury car. 

The best I understand it commissions will no longer be displayed on the MLS and buyers representation agreements will be required along with a compensation disclosure that everyone signs showing what the buyers broker will make.Realtors aren't going anywhere as the home buying process is not simple and easy.

The mailer I am sending is going to be simple - 5x7 cards and in 2 languages based on demographic data (I speak both those languages fluently) ...

Rents are currently $1,200 per month, I expect to raise them to $1,375 per month when I add a storage container and do exterior fix ups (30k), the monthly payment is $3,660, so $5,500-$3,660=$1,840, so $22,080 cashflow per year.Summary:Utah is an increasingly expensive market.