I wanted to better understand what database, or underwriting software lenders use to determine if a potential property will require environmental testing.

Their pitch was that all the brokers basically have the same databases of players in the field, the buyers will find the deals, and they'll get the same value for my place as any big shop. 

Getting rich off the taxpayers,  while the government enables drug addicts.

Luckily over 15 years in business I have built up a large database of high net worth clients.  

I'm a business Intelligence Analyst/Developer, I specialize in Database Management and Enterprise Reporting and Analytics.

Just ask for the entire database of properties from your county and filter that information and everything is free other than comps.

Tom,Outside of being an issuer (finding your own deals, managing them to disposition) which enables you a lot of exemptions from being licensed, the only two options left are starting your own Fund (Special Purpose Vehicle - SPV) or getting licensed and having your company affiliate with a licensed broker dealer. 

Investment RealtorsThere is a significant difference between a residential realtor (or an "investor-friendly" realtor) and an investment realtor.Residential RealtorsResidential realtors enable people to buy or sell homes.

This enables them to avoid most mistakes, know exactly what to look for and to have specialized techniques or angles that they know first hand that it works and they focus on that.

Realtor - should not be afraid of the 203k, but doesn't need to be very experienced with themLender - should have verifiable experience with the 203k; does not need to be a "local" lender; HUD has 2 lender databases where you can find the most experienced 203k lenders.