It is NOT even their job...If they sell you something for market price, they are all ethical...If they sell you something for above market, why did you buy it? 

I do however have a good work ethic, so I decided that I was going to capitalize on what I had seen work and begin looking into real estate.

I'd then create a post on BiggerPockets saying where you are from and that you're looking for advice on how to find an ethical mentor in your area.

Always be ethical in your business dealings and you will be fine. 

I want them out and would like to do it legally and ethically. 

You need deals to put together, contracts and addendum's to sign and an experienced team to help you minimize mistakes.The Pre-Licensing course is an intro 101 program mostly related to the rules, regulations, ethics and general terms of Real Estate.

I am getting into REI in order to have the financial independence to start new ministries and, as my parents will be moving in from Italy to live with me, my wife and three boys, to provide for them all.I'd love to connect with hard-working, honest and ethical folks in the area.

Backing out of contracts is legal, however it is not ethical and you will burn bridges instead of making business relationships.

I know there are ethical/moral thoughts, that aside.

We discussed our visions as well as our ethics in doing business and found that we are on the same page about a lot of things we feel are important in business and life in general.