Quote from @Naji Ray: Find a reputable collection agency, give it to them, and then expect that you'll never get paid.

The school district's reputation. 

My finances were in order so I had no issues there, but they don't always have the best reputation among sellers agents so I found it tough to find a property to get under contract. 

Just find one, then another and another until I’ve built up that reputation?

A few notes for context: I am a real estate agent with lending connections, so finding a reputable lender won’t be a problem.

If you don't have the time personally to do the dirty work:door knockmailerstax lienspre foreclosuresprobateetc.you'll have to work with a wholesaler (which is not necessarily a bad thing) always run your own numbers but if you can find a wholesaler who is reputable and your numbers work, let them make their fee and move right along :) 

@David Denzy if you have plenty of Hussle you could make it happen, BUT you don't want to get a reputation for saying something and not following through, best bet make sure you have a clause in any contract making it easy to back out, or always have a backup plan.

You're exploring the entire state for oppurtunity? 

My wife and I found a development that was in our price range with a developer that had a good reputation.

Any guidance on if there are any licensing requirements even I plan to use a reputed servicing company