The markets near me are seemingly over saturated so I thought to look to other markets out of state that aren't as saturated to have a better chance of getting many deals/ connections!

They don't have a website, a NMLS license number, but a DRE #, and are offering $200,000 with 18 months at 0%. 

I'll most likely do the same.I have used apartments.com for 5 years & know many others use it too, then progress to other options like tenant cloud, buildium, etc. when they are ready to progress.

I was not familiar with this organization, but visited their website just now. 

Some have more than $1 million in equity while others have less.4.

(In many states the county assessor’s website will tell you this.)

Are there activities they don't do that other listing agents perform by default?

Well team Jay says  there is no such thing as lender paid mortgage insurance on a private loan there is PMI that borrower pays on Fha type loans.Also quick view of the website shows they advertise making VA and FHA loans..

.- A strategic website- A Google Business profile that actually shows up- Messaging that’s clear, local and confident- A brand that looks like you know what you're doingBecause when someone’s ready to buy or sell,they don’t scroll for hours.They pick the first one who feels REAL!

Yes, it does not look like Pierce County has any additional legislation other than the state unless I'm missing it.