Disclosing borrower details is confidential information so the banker has other issues.Being ahead of the competition, understanding economic effects of what may happen is just good business.Unless you obtained the information from a confidential source you don't really have any ethical issues I see. :)

Otherwise you may want to look into P2P lending (Propser, Peer Lend, etc.) if your credit is that high you may be able to obtain a great rate without touching your 401(k).Good Luck!

But for me I would not bother for 6% sometimes you have to look in other cities that you would be able to obtain a better cap rate. 

I obtained a clear title policy, cleaned the property out, and put it on the market for $44,900.

I've successfully obtained my Florida Real Estate License, paid all the dues for the board, MLS, etc, and joined an exciting team with Century 21.

in regards to being a real estate investor (without working as a realtor)?

Very rugged, and easy to obtain replacement if damaged, heat gun loosens the glue.

For the sake of time,  I was omitting a lot of the details from point of tax certificate and point of ownership for FL tax liens.More detail:In short you will obtain your certificate and hold that certificate for 22 months from the date of origination. 

My question is, is there a better more effective way obtain property and generate cash flow?

A veteran cannot obtain a VA and FHA loan at the same time with the intention to live in both as an owner-occupant.