(I tend to be very aggressive and head strong in my investment strategies).Any input is greatly appreciated.

Heading over to the NC forum now to inquire about lenders. 

I shake my head every time i see a listing with poor and/or too few photos.   

Or if you can find something on the edge of a B or where progress is headed, there may be a high enough upside.

He made it sound like it was the law,  perhaps I misunderstood and maybe it was his Realtor Association that had that rule.  

Several weeks ago a friend of mine and I decided to begin our real estate journey.What are the pros and cons associated with the following paths towards securing financing? 

Still not sure but I like where your head is.

They did some good things to get it headed in the right direction.

Grant Cardone heads up the 10X Growth con and was on episode 106, and 250 I believe if your not fimiliar with the event. 

The only things I want my agent to do is present me with off-market deals, negotiate the buy and sale, and handle everything associated with the transfer of title.I believe it's the investor's responsibility to know the market, know the MLS properties, run the numbers, etc.