I do not intend to use the license to serve the public but rather for my personal investing.

@Lian ShiHave you tried these sitesprosper.compatchofland.comI see a lot of people use it here in the forum and they are public.

Attend public auctions get on mailing list,  hang with people you want to be like, have fun, do not take yourself too seriously.

Sometimes, lower or finance offers are accepted because they offer reduced inspection days, higher deposits, secondary deposits or closing dates that are beneficial to the seller.Hang in there!

The fact that you are on a public forum asking that means you probably know you are as well.The guy is going around for free with you and putting in low ball offers on your behalf and you are questioning whether he has your best interests in mind? 

Cost was about the same either way.I guess I am wondering if there is any other way to do things that will reduce the legal overhead and cost.

Monthly Rent: $1,700PITI: $809Property Management: $221 (13%--I feel this is high & an opportunity to reduce this expense)Vacancy Rate: $119 (7%--this is based on our initial vacancy so I think it's high, but I'm using 7% to have a safety margin of error..

So, lenders don't really blink an eye about it.The fact that you once owned it personally really only shows up in the public record and in a title search.

I would be tempted to go to an auctioneer that does public real estate auctions.

My crystal ball is a bit fuzzy ... if I knew for sure the answer to that one for one I'd be a billionare, and for two not sure I'd share the answer in public forum.