These are usually that the property is low priced and licensed brokers aren’t interested, the property needs extensive rehab and the typical MLS buyer is looking for a move in ready home (although this is no longer true in major markets), the seller is anti social and can’t deal with brokers and buyers and the wholesaler can account for this, or the seller is naive and thinks he’s saving a commission.5.

1) no you don't need a realtor, you can contact an attorney2) you aren't technically paying cash, you are technically getting a loan, and that has nothing to do with using a realtor2a) if you want a realtor and the estate doesn't want to pay fees it sounds like you'd have to pay for the realtor's services 

Truth is you aren't seeing anything for a couple of reasons: 1.

@Brittany Baker You as the homeowner can count as the tenant, except you aren't paying yourself rent.

Phoenix is getting more and more expensive and numbers aren't working very well there anymore. 

Builders aren’t building starter homes anymore.

@Todd Kozak, if they don't respond, then I'd recommend communicating that if you don't hear from them, then you'll have to assume they aren't interested in resigning and that'll you be looking to sign a new tenant come 10/1.

If they aren't then consider working with someone else who is (I have a great referral for you if you PM me).

Plus, to use the reports, you have to use their applications, which aren't very good. 

In the three years I've managed her properties, she's had better tenants that maintain the rentals, each one rents for 15 - 20% more, she hasn't had more than 30 days of vacancy on any of them, and she literally has her sanity back.Most people aren't that bad but most of my Landlords make more money after they've hired me because of the skills I bring to the table.