From my research online, there haven’t been any recent violations.

You don’t need to chase motivated sellers—they will chase you if you position yourself as the solution they’re looking for.How to Do It Right:Build an online presence that makes it easy for motivated sellers to find you.

I know the podcasts and books speak about being in a deal with zero skin in the game, but that is an outlier situation not the norm. 

Most places have online property search tools that will give you the owner's name and mailing address for free.

Best of luck as you jump back into the game 

Selling property for top dollar is not as simple as putting it online.

Zillow and online county property records for sale prices.   

I am looking to create content online to document my journey, educate others, and market.

My take: Gather intel on the area (neighborhoods, tenant demand, property management), have a game plan for your numbers (cash flow, maintenance reserves), and adapt as you go.

You can also check their reviews online at Google, Facebook, or Yelp.