If I wanted to take out a HELOC would that pose a problem?

There are of course (sneaky) ways to inspect the property without tenant being aware of the sale discussion (posing as insurance agent etc), however I do not want to run this business in a sneaky way, and even create a perception of being scam-y or sneaky with the customers... 

I would agree that if your only reasoning is to gain MLS access than its probably not worth it but as a current wholesaler I would think you could expand your business with your license and not necessarily have to get into representing buyers and seller aside from your investors, which includes the resell side commissions for your investors who could use you for the sales on the tail end of their flips projects along with purchasing the deals you find for them on the front end.

@Victoria Creighton, My understanding is that the pro-rata rule applies to ALL IRAs with pre-tax funds, including rollover IRAs.  

The other one that fell through had a judgement filed against the homeowner right after we did the quit claim with the mortgagor and were about to close and redeem the property from the person that bought it at the sheriff sale.That judgement terminated the mortgagor's (and therefore our) ability to redeem that property.The response rate on our marketing campaigns has been extremely low; south of 1%, in fact.Our campaigns include door knocking, leaving notes on doors, as well as mailing the property and new addresses of the owners (when applicable).  

The bureaus will allow payment services to report though so here is a link for the ones that currently report to Experian:https://www.experian.com/rentbureau/rental-reporti...I have heard of Rental Kharma that charges a fee to report just your payment but that doesn't include any payment processing.  

I would like to be included on your distribution list of wholesale deals.  

This includes Katy, Tomball, Spring and the Woodlands.Are there any known-to-be-free advertising outlets you could suggest?

Once my client is completely ready to submit, I send over a full package to the other party including an the signed Purchase and Sale agreement, a copy of their pre-approval letter or proof of funds, a picture of the escrow deposit, a sheet explaining all of the comps that verify the offer price, and a brief explanation in the email as to what some of the terms are. 

If anyone has any questions about the Windsor and Essex County market, including where to buy/not buy, reach out and we can talk!