The seller mentioned he was going to contact them (seller is a licensed agent) but if I'm being honest, I'm not entirely sure what my role is here other than the fact that I am giving a check for a certain amount. 

I, of course, would do my best to make the offer very reasonable, while adding the contingencies.I'm also wondering if my relative inexperience in real estate has resulted in my expectations being a bit high for a listing agent's role in this.

If you’d have any interest in playing the role of experienced investor once I’ve found a deal, let me know and I will keep in touch. 

Always be honest and don't deceive, otherwise you will train them to do it to you (and some tenants are pretty good at doing that to you anyway).I can answer to PM, to owner, to landlord, to maintenance guy, to painter - I (and my partner) serve all of those roles from time to time.

Considering capital plays a significant role, would you avoid these areas? 

I am not sure if the question was addressed at me but I do not use rent role as my determination of success.  

Once you are familiar with strategies and scenarios, look at the different roles there are in the process (property mgmt., accounting, maintenance, construction/rehab, etc) and decide which role(s) you want to take on and which you will hire out.After that it may should become more clear the kind of opportunity you should be looking for.

We do have a whole team though with different skills and roles in the organization.

Background and credit play a big role to me.

Know what role you will play in the process and what roles you will hire out.