If I wanted more information, I'd call some of the rental units for sale, property managers, and real estate agents in the area to get a pulse on what's going on down there.

If you chose to go this route, the home must have meaningful appreciation otherwise you will be running in place and the only people to make out are the transaction fee earners (Sales Agents, PM's, Lenders) and perhaps FHA buyers who get a home with a 3.5% down payment with the benefit of a seller assist and a 15 page corrective report completely satisfied.

Agents want to sell you the house and then walk away.

You can do your own research or find a good local agent.

.: I'm curious how CA agents can make a living with laws like AB2992 that state:"If the out-of-pocket costs to pay their agent remain too great and the seller and buyer have not yet reached an agreement on the sales price and/or terms, the buyer may walk away from the subject property provided there is an exit clause, proceed without representation, or approach the seller's agent about possible dual agency representation." 

Purchase price was $130,000 supposed to be "turnkey" (bought with an agent not a company).

Bigger pockets have a list of investor agents.

However, in the event of an emergency, the Landlord and/or his agent has unrestricted access to the property.

If you want to learn more about real estate and make some additional income, becoming an agent can be a great way to do that.  

If you want to be completely anonymous, you can use a Registered Agent.