One says I should wait until I have my replacement property identified - since that could take a while - and then list the small properties once i'm under contract, making the deal contingent on the sale of those properties.

@Antwaun Boykin start by clearly identifying and quantifying your goals.

I’d ask him for price range, level of rehab he’s capable or interested in doing, preferred market segment etc.Can u identify opportunities for added value?

I've identified a couple other markets that look similar to the one I'm active in, and could expand into if I built a team there.

Wondering about opinions from more seasoned investors on whether you believe getting a real estate license solely for MLS access, listing my own units, identifying pre-market listing opportunities, etc. would be valuable and worth the investment. 

I have been working with a realtor, going through the MLS, and have identified a property management company that provides ROI on properties I'm interested in.  

It’s always been part of our standard process but it was to identify a looming 1 or 2% hit.

Your focus should be in identifying a good asset at the RIGHT price.  

It also lays out a worst case scenario that identifies the foreclosure equity the lender would then have in the property. 

For example, here's a line from my database:RatingStreet AddressZipPriceZestimateSquare Feet$ per sqftBedroomsBathroomsRent ZestimateLow ZestimateHigh Zestimate30 year rate30 year gain30 year % CocrA+23219 Lincolnshire Dr44140169900237037146811632165014031848988.62414.3814.63I've identified places such as Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Milwaukee, and Cleveland that provide good cash on cash return based on these parameters.