I have 9 loans currently so looking to do a conventional loan on my next depending on that process.

The key difference, though, was he spent months carefully getting to know the local architecs, reputable builders, and even a couple of niche design firms that specialize in modern builds for mid- to high-end buyers.

Be careful with these posts, this is when all the real estate agents come out saying their market is best, when it might not be.

What are other ways to get this property with out having to owner occupy, FHA, conventional?

They are billed as "a scientific approach to single-family rentals" and use "institutional grade property management," which usually means they are a tech company in real estate and likely either don't have the existing property management relationships in each area or you chose an area where they don't have enough units through Roofstock for the PM they chose to care.

Do you need license like you need to become a conventional loan broker aka originator (I happen to be one, licensed in NY and NJ).

Take care of the hard job first.  

Highlight features and amenities they care about most.

My assumption is that there are a lot of bad apples, and very few that actually care about the seller.

Is this pocket a value oriented area (most sq ft per dollar of rent) or will they care more about proximity to highways, retail, walkability?