If not what do you do if you suspect your client is looking to simultaniously/double close on the property?

Maybe the office could purchase a Pro membership and have a computer that clients could sign up to use? 

Hello Chris,  The main purpose of obtaining a real estate license is to that you can lawfully recieve a commission when buying, selling or leasing real property for clients. 

Do you ask for contact info of past clients on the first meet?

I have a client who owns a commercial building outright can he take an equity loan against the building or equity line of credit to buy a residential property?

Of course we all want an agent who is responsive, knowledgeable about the homebuying process, and is pleasant to work with, but if they don't understand your goals as an investor... none of that matters.Ideally, you'd find someone who specializes in the investor "niche" and analyzes multiple deals per week for other clients so they'll have plenty of know-how to help you find a killer deal. 

What I wrote above does not create an attorney/client relationship between us.

I was contacted by an agent and asked to bring cash offers for a client of hers.

If your managing your own properties that you have a clear ownership interest in .. no licesne requiredif your managing properties for your clients IE collecting rent.. negoatiating leases etc.. then yes you need a brokers license with a PM component.. and you would have to work for a broker for 2 years then sit for your principal broker exam pass that and the property manager component..does not matter resi or commercial.. reason is your handling lots of money for investors and or negotiating contracts state wants those folks to be licensed and accountable. 

A California client made the following observation to me based on his experience in the California investment market.