When more and more information is going to go public and can be accessed by the average Joe online, I think RE agents will not fully be replaced in the next 10 years, but the number will go down or remain the same while we have population growth.

I have had a few buy/holds and a commercial property that is also rented out and a couple flips but, I am now looking to take the next steps. 

We use the 2" Big One memory foam toppers on all our beds at our lake house and cover the whole kit-n-kaboodle with a Serta Black mattress cover.The 1" is also on sale if you don't want to go quite as thick. $10.44https://www.walmart.com/ip/seort/55082641If you keep an eye on the Walmart site, the King might come back in stock for $15.00 - https://www.walmart.com/ip/seort/55082677 Thanks Mike.A topper can make a huge difference.

AJ,Again: thanks for the intel!

Your first one doesn't have to be a slam dunk off market fixer, but can be your primary home that you purchase under market and wait a year to use that equity for your next project. 

If  you're unfamiliar with Redding, CA and our area, I have included a website with highlights.

My lawyer usually gets the clean report back the same day or the next day business day.

I think ive given them enough time, and am losing patience now.Looking for some tips as to how to approach next steps.

I can't comment on the product. 

I would reach out to the city get the person that is the point of contact and go direct to find out who you should be dealing with for the realtor, or the division to make sure you can get all the info.