IF SO, the 2nd step to this complete tactic is to make sure I'm there at the auction of that property, have financing on standyby and be the highest bidder for that property in which conclusively, will allow me to obtain a property at well below 50% FMV.

She sent me a retainer agreement and in that she listed the service she will provide which is as follows:"The legal services include the review of the contract of sale and any amendments to the contract, preparation for closing including obtaining necessary title work, preparation and review of closing documents, representation at the closing, recording of documents and obtaining the title policy for the buyer."

I'm trying to obtain a list of non owner occupant properties, or lis pendens.I've been to THREE different court houses trying to get these, and every single person I've talked to looks at me like I'm crazy and says there is no way they can put together a list for me.

In online purchase the buyers will not have the feel of the brick and concrete stores where the things can be obtained after checking them physically.

Budgeted for 6 months so far but would like to extend out indefinitely.  

I spend a lot of time on the assessors page but I feel like there is more information that I can obtain from that site that I haven't learned about yet. 

Could I put the land under contract (Is this the same as obtaining interest in the land via an option)?

There are some business/commercial banks who will lend you up to 80% but the terms will not be as favorable as 30 year fixed Fannie/Freddie money.It sounds like you have an opportunity to obtain up to  70% on the 2nd 4 unit.On primary residence there are opportunities to obtain up to 80% on a first loan and combined with a 2nd line of credit opportunities to obtain up to 90-100% of your home equity if you so choose. 

-If licensing is required, will a regular RE agent salesperson license suffice or does one obtain a Brokers license (lengthy application period)?

How to obtain capital, ways to prepare the property for use, and being able to recognize who may be a good tenant.I think that as time passes, and my knowledge is broadened I will be able to point existing and future members into right direction with REI, and especially to give advice on the niche market I will know.