I don't believe that I am required to join KCRAR to gain MLS access, but I can't figure out how to do it. 

While it’s possible engaging in one of these programs can shorten the time required to become a “power” agent considerably, it also may be a gigantic waste of money if marketing efforts are engaged without waiting for the all important test results.One popular career tract being offered in collegiate business programs across the world right now is marketing data analytics - analyzing the results of test marketing campaigns and applying/interpreting these results to form an effective and profitable marketing program.The other choice is to engage one of the many companies that will set up a generic real estate agency website for you, with the usual stock photos as well as MLS feed, create a blog and tie it to the new website, and start posting information and answering questions are various social media sites.After getting your feet wet, you can purchase services such as SEO, or a PPC campaign, on a a la charge basis, and track the results using one of many analytical programs available online.

In the end, they are all sales people that they want your business so they will what has to be done to get that.Reinspections are required for some companies, but in my case, when asking they couldn't confirm that the property will be inspected and then it got inspected and declined.

Generally speaking a commercial property/loan ( or anything owned by an LLC ) through a bank is going to require at least 20% down. 

I started doing this a couple of years ahead to reinvest and drain the taxable balance down.

Create a simple spreadsheet or written list to compare the features of each and identify the ones that align with your requirements.

What are typical down payment requirements?

It is vacant, requires some flooring work (2nd floor has no floors laid) along with other cosmetic related needs.

The HAP contract transfer seems to require prior experience.

(assuming you haven't refinanced a ton and have a large mortgage balance) - I'm assuming you have over $1 million in equity, even at a 4% cash on cash return, you would NETTING $3,333/mo.