Hi Andrea,I probably shouldn't be expressing an opinion on this...but I will. lol.

I think that locking vendors out for 24 hours to allow uninhibited expression of members could be a good thing.

We have expressed interest in different types of real estate investing, but primarly rental property.

I guess I'm not very good at expressing myself.

I will often include an earnest money deposit with that offer to express my seriousness at the time.  

She also expresses that only reason she moved out was that bf quit job.

The other tenant expressed that they couldn't pay rent.

I would recommend you work on getting to know realtors so you can either ask them for comps or at least an analysis of the area.To address your immediate need, here is what I used to do: Visit Zillow, Trulia, Eppraisal, City/Town GIS (to get appraised value) and RealQuest Express.  

I suggest you join the local rei meet up that is held at the Holiday Inn Express in Latham every 3rd Monday of the month.

I made a post a couple months ago expressing my interest in real estate, and this is another post showing that I still express interest in financial freedom at 19 years old, and also that I am now willing to take action.