Even though I had a 30% discount on the Kaplan course because my wife is signed on with Coldwell Banker and It cost a little more for the allied course I liked the fact that It came with the money back guarantee, the dictionary and the exam cram set, well worth the $400 for both my wife and I, ($200 each) we just got one set of books though because I like using the online books and she does not. 

You will work just as much as you did with a manager, at 40% discount of what it cost you before.Most managers are doing the above most likely already with software and call centers so they can focus on real estate sales, or signing new leases as that's the big money makers after fees.

Make sure you're lawyer looks over all contracts so their mistakes don't transfer to you.If you just want to know more about them I would ask what areas of town they have experience in, how often they wholesale deals, what percentage of discount do they pass on to their buyers, etc.This should give you an idea of how experienced they are.

You can find framed mirrors at Walmart and Target as well as other discount home stores cheap.A lot of times I take the old flat mirror and get some fancy trim from Lowes and make a nice frame for it.

I joined a company that provides discounted pricing for TV (cable or satellite), Phone (voip), Internet, Gas, and Electrical service.

Normally, you can find deeply discounted properties cheaper with them than on MLS.I happen to know one of the top guys in your area.

You could do that and refi it and save some down payment money, but you'd have to shell out $100k+ for 6 months to do it, just for a 15-20% discount to value. 

Also, the question of what discount rate to use is important.

If you buy these properties you can buy them without title insurance (presumably at a deep discount) which I would not recommend except for extremely knowledgable and experienced investors.If you're willing to buy the properties with title defects and cure the defects, go purchase at the tax sale yourself and cut out the middle man.

I do not give a discount.