The only reason he did it was because it led to additional work.

What kinds of deals do you prefer?

We do about 20-25/yr so financially it makes sense.

Very important that you do a lot of research on who ever you do business with.

Do you think this might be your area? 

I’m buying to improve the property, listing, service, etc so i do it right away.

Comps do not lie, if she pulled similar ones then that's what it is but if the agent did not take into account the bedroom and lot size that would change the value.

Sit down and hash out every detail and put it in writing.

So - somewhere 2 hours away, or somewhere you like to vacation in, or where all your family lives, or where you plan to move someday.Too many people are trying to do exactly what you're doing - pick a market based on a formula - and they end up buying a random 'cheap' property thousands of miles away, turn it over to people they've never met or even spoken to, and then... lose money.  

The other day I started the thread Why do people Buy Property in California?