Then you're getting a constant flow of sellers.  

Make sure you have cash, or access to outside funds,If you plan on getting a discount, and using a mortgage your chances get drastically slimmer.Stay away from 203k loans (have more cash available for the rehab) you will get stuck with FHA inspectors and end up needing to fix more then you may want to, be required to use more expensive contractors, and go through hell trying to finish the work under budget. 

I'm nervous about my information being accessible to someone who would copy and paste my profile into his own, and I worry where else he might be copying my information to.  

They both make pizza but one has older parts needing constant work and might not cook as many pizzas in an hour.You would need to show a depreciation schedule to the owner for the age of the equipment today versus when it was new and assign a value to it considering it is in working order.If the seller is going to charge you new equipment pricing for old stuff just go buy your own. 

Being able to view properties, access to MLS & full commission.

You can have Evernote on your phone, tablet and computer and access the Cloud from any of them.

Comps vary widely on Zillow (I don't have access to MLS...sitting for my agent's license next month).  

The thing is, it would be nice to have access to the money for whatever I want (I'm looking at buying a primary residence soon). 

Just as with a "Roth", you are contributing to your retirement plan with after-tax dollars, your money will grow tax free, and because you take income via a loan, you access your money tax-free.

Don't get sidetracked.Get the car moved into the driveway and accessible for tow truck.Send letter to bank notifying them of the car's location and a date certain to pick up lest storage fees begin accruing.