I'm using all the MLS websites to search but I feel that this is not the way to get the real deals and the pros get those before I can.

I think they might be trying to make it non-obvious to the seller and listing agent that they are themselves an agent (even though a quick google search will reveal this fact, most homesellers don't google search the name of their buyer).Real estate investor that happens to have their real estate agent license.

Please use the search, one of your answers is on the first page of the Cleveland forum.

I'm searching for my next market foray. 

I made a quick search and the seminar happens to be on one of my days off.

If you are looking for wholesalers, just do a web search “sell my house fast Plano” and you will get about 20.

You can do a search on the forums.

I have access to the LandVision software for doing research on off-market properties, and I'm looking for some recommendations on how to best filter my search criteria.

We purchased title insurance, and no outstanding balance or lien on the property showed up in our title search. 

I'd try to find the investor you can work for, to generate money, while improving your score while at the same time, still searching for ways to find a deal to get started.