The 1% MoM increase in July existing home sales was just a taste.Here are the current odds on Fed rate cuts at upcoming FOMC meetings:Sept 18: 100% (same as last week); the probability of a 50 basis points cut roughly steady at 25%.Nov 5: US presidential electionNov 7: 100% (same as last week); 39% probability that rates will be 75 basis points lower than currentDec 18: 100% (same as last week); 44% probability that rates will be 100 basis points lower than current.They Said It“Despite the modest gain [in July], existing home sales are still sluggish.

Your best bet to pricing the unit right is to look at the comps and see how fast they've been renting. 

I have also bought from a neighbor and such but unless you have some boots on the ground, your best bet would be finding a realtor you like and/or search the MLS. 

I published a listing on zillow rental manager and I got a text inquiry within a minute which seemed odd to me.

I bet the filter is clogged 

Your best bet is definitely going to be a small credit union or regional bank in that area. 

Probably not a great bet.

If you want formalized training, your best bet is to take a course and then network like crazy to get in the orbit of other successful syndicators so that you can see how they operate.Here are some resources:Value Hound Academy with Craig HaskellSyndication and Crowdfunding WorkshopGene TrowbridgeJillian Sidoti

If you interacted with persons in trying to understand there quoting as you communicated here, no you wouldn't get much for answers because it's demanding, condescending and with hollow threats, nobody wants to deal with that BS or person so of course they blow you off, I bet you'd blow that person off too. 

If you can coordinate your purchase with the Menards 11% off Rebate Match that is tour best bet.