You have implicitly (or maybe even explicitly) agreed to a specific set of ethics.  

Maybe Steve T. has a PM arm to his business ... 

You may as well consider ARMs if you want to get your rate down and plan to access the equity in the future.

With a general warranty deed, which is the norm for open-market, arms-length transactions in most states, the grantor warrants that he or she has free and clear title and promises to protect future owners against any adverse claims arising from any prior fact, going back to the beginning of time.  

One cannot be armed with too much information on the topic.

Legally, unless the seller explicitly states otherwise, listing agent is obligated to submit all offers to the seller.

The ultimate goal is to arm investors with the tools needed to put ads out to find new investors and to measure everything with the precision needed.  

All the hiding ownership advice, while good advice, presumes a strong-arm approach.

Thanks guys for receiving me with open arms.  

@Amanda DuhartGo to IREM.org search for ARM certified property managers.