It’s relatively simple and, while it does cost money, it’s one of the more cost-effective options.

The house is a simple two bed one bath with a garage and a fenced in backyard.

What guarantees they'll be made whole in simple terms? 

Create a simple spreadsheet or written list to compare the features of each and identify the ones that align with your requirements.

Let's keep this as simple as possible....Ex 1: 3 single-family rentals, value $300-400 each.

You can usually find some events by doing a simple google search.

It's not a bad idea to communicate with a solid agent who has their own investment properties to help you with this process.

My book on Turnkey Real Estate Investing - Simple Concepts to Overcome Analysis Paralysis and Acquire Your First Rental Property in 29 Days (this title is a work in progress) should be released before the end of October.

It is the main form of communication today.

Also if I feel they are not actually motivated to act on a deal I send them I would rather not send it to them.Maybe a better option would be to communicating to your current realtor that you want them to be actively looking for you and sending you on market deals.