I have known Wendy Patton for 20 years and she's a licensed broker in MichiganJoe McCall recommends you're being licensedYou don't need to be brought into court acting as a licensed agent without a licenseThen the Dept of RE in Massachusetts will not allow you to get a license

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It appears to be rhetorical so I won't answer. 

I suggest you learn the business first (which a license will NOT prepare you to do) before tackling more sophisticated principals.I will be selling one of my probate properties, which happens to be in RC, in several months however my agent gas been selected as he is an expert in selling properties requiring court confirmation.The best ROI you'll ever get is from continuing your education. 

I thought I heard you could go down to the county court house and search through records, but the more I've looked on the internet it seems like you need to have a name or specific address.

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There's a crack in the foundation that has a small leak that doesn't appear structural and there are a few broken windows and no appliances as well.My agent has made the issues with the house obvious as a part of our offer paperwork but with a short sale I'm sure the bank doesn't consider all the problems with the house like a regular homeowner sale would.

There are several reasons when a court may disregard a corporate entity.

Otherwise your in a he said she said in court, which is where this will end up.  

Lay the law down with your tenants and don't deviate from your rules.If they end up not respecting you (and some tenants will), they will respect the courts, and the sheriff.