I never lived in KC, but my mother in law grew up there. 

And, I also suspect, as a birddog, you don't have a clue concerning getting paid and violations of law as most birddogs don't.So, the best thing for you to do might be to start reading here, read all kinds of threads, not just what you think you want to hear and begin with more current threads as laws have changed.

Am I required to disclose further by law?

Applicants who have a bachelor’s degree with a major in real estate from an accredited college or university may have the 60 hour requirement waived, and those with a juris doctor degree from an accredited law school may also waive the education requirement.

I wish there was a law against lewd acts in the privacy of one's rented unit committed from a maintenance worker.

I think you're probably correct, James, that lawyers are exempt here from this law.

Not for sure what the law is in your state.

I am a second year law student.

It may not be a problem in terms of LL/tenant laws if that is the case, but many jurisdictions do not allow you to accept that type of payment at the initial movein.

If you're questioning why I changed my mind on the "bird-dogging", it's because I've been reading up on some of the new jersey laws regarding what requires a license and what doesn't.