While these aren't as good as having access to the MLS, they can get you pretty close.

I am currently working in Louisiana as a rope access welder.

I have been looking into the possibility of acquiring one.

To qualify rental income for mortgage  I will have to wait 2 years, in order to expedite process I am interested in co-signer options to acquire mortgage.  

What I find is that the banks just want too much money for houses that need too much rehab.Is there some way other investors are getting access to properties that aren't on the MLS, or these common sites I mentioned? 

We have slowly acquired a small self storage facility, an 8 unit apartment, completed a large rehab project, and turned our previous personal house into a rental after moving into the rehab project. 

Brady is working on a bill in the House (as is the Senate) on reforming 401(k) plans, to include access to the funds.

It seems like a decent prospect for appreciation and cashflow since it's situated between JHU and Penn Station and is the site of a fairly substantial development project (Telesis), but I understand the strength of the deal will be determined by what price and condition I acquire the property at. 

Some of my pros and cons for leaving current employer versus staying;ProsGreater growth potential as self employed Realtor;More access to marketing tools;Can start building RE business off of the affiliatIon of a more reputable firm; More practice by repetition; Learning opportunities in the public sector (government contracting for corporate housing)Cons Leaving a more secure job (hourly wage, health benefits, PTO, etc.) 

I’m interested in acquiring rental properties or distressed properties to wholesale.