Maybe a conflict of interest Lastly,  if I were to sell homes,  what is the best way to find a company/broker that is a good fit for me? 

He did not explain (1) how his mother was involved; (2) if the subpoena was part of a civil or criminal investigation (he implied criminal); or (3) whether the subpoena had anything to do with wholesaling.

I spent 30+ years in Washington State and have had some involvement with DSHS (although not with housing).My advice to you: 1) Everything the state does takes three times as long as it should and three times as much paperwork as it should.  2)  You will probably have to attend some indoctrination -- I mean class -- either on-line or in person.  3) Your tenant will be endlessly "educated" on their rights and will have free legal representation. 4 ) Just when you think you know the rules and try to play by them, an administrator will come up with an "ETR" -- Exception to Rule. 

But standard does not mean that it fits your particular situation.

there are a few regulations involved.. 

I also had over 15 calls/emails of people also looking to sell properties that didn't fit my criteria.

I've been involved with many auctions and have seen bidding re-opened.

I've decided I have a hard-fast rule against felonies and recent arrests involving violence or drugs.

I do not want to deal with the rehab and timeframe involved at the moment.

I found Henderson to be more of a fit for my family.