there are definitely states that require MLO licensure to do any loan on a 1 to 4 unit.. about 15 states require it .. the others dont as you suggest.

Stay on track to buy 1 property per year.

No, just inform them you are the new owner (they may want proof) and provide them with the address to send payments. 

Sometimes I get people asking for a walk-thru, and most of the time my units are full and I don't want to bother.

What’s the best way to secure a deal, and not encounter with another wholesaler going after the same property.

Reframed entire first floor to due previous fire.

Looking to learn and connect with other investors 

Welcome to the forums!

Their onboarding process will require about 4-6 onboarding calls just to get everything set up.

Does anyone know, or have a good idea, about the difference in returns on entitling & developing the land for each scenario, with final objective to sell to a builder to build and sell the structures him/herself.