I can Look into it now and see if they file online records.

However, I still verify each transaction online manually on my checking account monthly, but it takes me only a few seconds to verify each mortgage or rent transaction on my computer.

You can't change your business practices from one client to another.

My friend just contact the sponsoring broker who proceeded to say she was requiring a $1000 sign on fee to cover many things, I'm aware of MLS fees but is this normals practice?

BP is one of the best online real estate investment websites.

Are there state/local legal factors in place that could preclude me from successfully practicing wholesaling in the area? 

Id like to first thank everyone here on BP and mostly @JD Martin for all his help through his online business.

You can easily set up an LLC in Ohio online through the Secretary of State for $99, however your Resident Agent must be located in the state of Ohio, which means they have to have a valid physical address in the state.  

The agreement can be whatever you want, just like an online advice :) However, for taxation purposes, this idea of @Carl Fischer will not work without modification.

I found that multifamilies (which I am interested in investing in) are hard to come by in that area (although I have only been looking at online sources).