One of the turn key companies that I found through bigger pockets doesn't have properties available in the areas that this new company I working with could potentially set me up for.

Look into what they have to offer and see if they have the value to help get you to your goal of 2 SFHs a year.

If you’re set on a duplex with minimal rehab, an investor focused agent should have a strong network of contractors who can give you quick quotes, so you don’t wind up with any pricey surprises.

Banks must approve a short sale for a short sale to take place, and banks hire appraisers and other real estate agents to perform broker price opinions (BPOs), or estimated values of the home.The goal would be to negotiate with the seller before the home becomes a short sale. 

I'm actually not currently.I know I should set it up and will very soon.

Tricky to set up though. 

Now to provide extra comfort and convenience to our buyers (who are mostly out of state) we agree to help them out by getting them set up with local property management that we work with closely as well as assisting management market the property for rent to place tenants.

For consulting with a CPA.As mentioned above you can simply take monthly distributions, but what is most important is how you are set up. 

Some companies allow property owners to select tenants and set the screening criteria...We do not - our criteria does not bend. 

However, a lot of concerns can be mitigated with looking at their past rental behavior in a lot of different settings.