Also obvious to me is this property will not produce a return that warrants the effort. 

That level of diligence isn't possible with human effort or even traditional data processing techniques.I would like to expand to investors in the future but this technology is very new. got it also commerical Brokers I suspect would be a target for you.. 

I know there are differing opinions on what number they should get a PMC, I think it depends on how much work you want to do and how much time and effort you want to put into it.

You put all efforts and finally the outcome is zero. 

On the bright side, you kept your integrity and made a genuine effort—something they sadly missed out on appreciating.

A realtor who understands the numbers can help analyze the property’s projected cash flow and ROI, plus they might know local leads from probate attorneys or even “drive for dollars” efforts that can reveal off market gems.

Focusing on what you can control, like consistent effort, really sets the foundation for success.

I'm looking to make this part of the retirement stream of income rather than an effort to accumulate multiple properties.

The risk and effort is too great.  

Fake investors, you can sell the dream, the hustle is sold separately  thats why lottery tickets sell so well.. dream with no effort.