This group really pushed me over the edge to NOT signing up with one of those coaching services and come here with my questions, so here goes.I really want to find a home in one of a few particular neighborhoods in the Poconos.

You might want to read our series about “How to Screen a PMC Better than a Tenant”, since selecting the wrong PMC is usually more harmful than selecting a bad tenant: https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/3094/91877-how-to-screen-a-pmc-better-than-a-tenant-part-1-services-and-processes

A simple search on a service like Propstream will show you what properties have them. 

She is working for federal government and had deployed out to another state (she is not a service member by SCRA).

It may sound funny to pay a 1031 exchange service to simply receive money for you and spend it for you, but it is essential. 

Hourly rates can range from $150 to $500 per hour, depending on the lawyer’s experience and the complexity of the documents.In New Jersey/Delaware Valley, the rates can be on the higher end due to the higher cost of legal services in these areas, with some attorneys charging upwards of $300 to $500 per hour.In areas with a lower cost of living, such as rural locations or states with a lower overall legal rate, the costs can be lower.It’s best to shop around and get quotes from a few attorneys familiar with private lending and real estate transactions.

The E-Myth by Michael Gerber- Start and operate your business with the consumer in mind... not you... not your product or service.

Would yall also have any recommended free and paid services to get nearby comps easily?

Can we hear from individuals who have experienced sustained success buying section 8 rentals while relying on entirely 3rd party service providers? 

We don't allow any "deal-making" in the forums, which includes advertising your services or properties, looking for partners, etc.