I like everything to be automatic and to protect all parties; only win-win baby.You could choose to wrap your own conventional residential loan but that clearly violates loan convenants and potentially puts you in the bulls eye of your lender to foreclose, even though unlikely. 

I don't know what your intentions are but know that there is good risk and there is bad risk, choose wisely.

Is the fee on #7 waived if the investor choose your company to do the work?  

Your reputation affects how people deal with you.

I was in a very similar situation about 10 years ago, I wound up choosing to get my license and become an agent.

I would choose a 2nd or 3rd tier city or suburb just outside a 1st tier city (but not the boonies), which has some of the same desirable features as a 1st tier city but isn't yet teaming with investors.

How did you choose Tampa? 

If you want unauthorized vehicles towed, make an arrangement with a reputable towing company.

What are the pros and cons of choosing one over the other ?

I personally favor equity, because I can be approved for a line of credit at any time, and simply not tap it for an extended period of time, and have it readily available to me should I choose to use it.