Why would an agent want to chance losing their MLS access, and essentially their real estate sales future?

Thus the interest rate is essentially your tax rate + the 4-6% most 401k loans cost.A self directed IRA is absolutely a viable option.  

Or my strategy: a single family home is not rent controlled for the actual lease amount (just other elements), nor is a condo.

"Investing strategies" and to really understand strategies you have to know what is being strategized, what parts or elements you are trying to move or manipulate to a desired outcome.None of that touches on laws and regulations. 

The good thing about this (or bad) is that I will essentially just be paying for any hassle or headache the comes with these things...

This comes directly from the IRS website and was the result of a court case:"For example, In Smith v Commissioner, 300 F 3d 1023 (9th Cir. 2002), the court concluded that the replacement of the aluminum smelting cell lining was a replacement of an essential component of the cell, extending the life of the cell and requiring capitalization."

I have been buying REO for rentals for the last 3yrs ...offering big EM, cash closing, no contingencies helps to win ...my problem is the following : I have no leverage over contractors ...I will not offer them steady cash flow giving them work on 3 rehabs at the same time throughout the year ...so they will quote me homeowners prices ...5K for you might be 15K for me ...it is essential for me to know exactly what's wrong with the property before I go to closing. the only way to make money on my first real flip would be to buy it right and do a thorough inspection...thanks all for tips

@Jerry W. 30 Years at 186monthly mortgage, interest rate is 6% two units 500&600 possible third unit I'll most likely live in it, it's essentially a turn key we'll managed ARV is 72k

As @Giovanni Isaksen mentioned, a sewer inspection is essential in the due diligence period.

And as a follow up, am I correct in my understanding that wholesaling is essentially acting as a Property broker or Estate agent?