I'd consult an attorney before changing the locks and if making a key to enter, follow proper procedure to advance notify them of your intent to enter.

I think that depending on your brokerage's location that can be something to try.Trying to convert FSBOs to listings is another tried and true method of getting clients/listings, it's not easy but you can have some success with enough effort.

A cash advance is usually going to be very expensive on a CC, something like a home depot card probably does not even do cash advance.You might want to see what sorts of programs you can get from a lender to finance a flip and rehab, that way you know what sort of down payment you need to bring.

This is really the only way i think this deal would make sense but raising the rents $200+ per unit would likely mean turning over current tenants which would mean additional costs to go with that.Thank you in advance!

Being out of state and having a W-2 job that demands 90-110 hrs/wk, it is not feasible for me to give the attention needed to the brrr method. 

Thank you in advance.

I was considering using the house hacking method.

Purchase Price 175000 Currently Value   186000 Equity   45600     Mortgage, Insurance, Taxes   1165 HOA   120 Maintenance 10% 145 Vacancies 10% 145 Management 7% 100 Tenant Placement 8% 121 Total Costs   1796 Rent Price   1450 Equity   200     Monthly Cash Flow -346 Yearly Cash Flow -4150     Monthly Cash + Equity -146 Yearly Cash + Equity -1750Thanks for all comments in advance! 

I am looking to establish a long-term business relationship with said agent(s) to grow in the Texas market.Thanks in advance.

Example: Housing starts, number of active listings, how many properties closed, how many active listings, inventory levels etc...Thanks in advance.