This dutyobligates a real estate broker to act at all times solely in the best interests of his principal to the exclusion ofall other interests, including the broker’s own self-interest.

Section 8 can be nice, but it's likely just older adults and for a period.

A mastermind group is exclusive to 5 or 6 members that must be committed to attending and participating in monthly group meetings.

The timing part I get and that happens nearly everywhere but the fundamentals for appreciation are exclusive to certain locations it seems.

As far as agents in general, we went through several poor ones -- why you never sign an exclusive buyer agreement that most of them want you to sign -- until we found an agent who actually knew enough about investment property to actually help us out. 

I'm guessing the higher property values also help fund the school district better, and because the homes in that elementary school are more expensive, it slowly becomes more and more exclusive to the more affluent (who generally do better in school).

Once you get past the service charge, parts costs, and exclusions, you would be better off just fixing it yourself.

This also allows me to purchase FSBO or other non MLS deals without having to involve an agent.When I was buying my own home (before getting into investing) my agent told me that legally, I need to sign exclusive or he can't do business with me.

I checked the lease and there is no exclusive.  

We require at least one adult to have a SSN so they would not pass our pre-screening questions.But if you determine that is not a requirement for you, at least go with the two-month rent security deposit.A good 5-year rental history carries a lot of weight for me.