I appreciate you taking the time to explain it.

He's incredibly thorough, reasonably priced, very friendly, and explains everything to you while he's doing it.

can someone explain these two subjects for me ?

Lastly, how do I fight my realtor's objection of saying "well, you can't list it unless you own it", and can it be done here in San Antonio, TX.

Biggest thing about becoming a better landlord in an HOS is knowing the rules yourself,including them in your screening process, and explaining the common broken rules to the tenant during move in process.

@Christopher Brainard explained it well.

(that training was not available to me, probably because the agency didn't have a clue to how to invest, how to make money or creative financing terms)  An idea that may have merit.......Interview agents. preferable a new agents.Let the agent know what your objective are (to buy, to control, to flip to build your portfolio)Be honest, let the agent know you are serious and that you have the cash or technique to control real estateSign a buyer broker agreement with the agencyIt is important to let them know that you will pay them a fee on unlisted properties that you buy.You need to lay out a plan that will help you and them to put together profitable transactionsOffer to not only pay a commission but you will list with them when you are ready to sell and (this is important) that you will give them a percent of your net profitsBe generous with your agent, offer a gas credit card, cash for giving you expired listing, buy lunch and give them cash from time to time.

Hi can anyone explain what the fraudulent practices are?  

When you submit the offer call the listing agent and explain your reasoning so they can take that to the seller. 

I think the following in section WAC 308-124A-713 explains it.(7) Five years' experience in real estate investment, property management, or analysis of investments or business opportunities.