I do agree that you need to tailor your style to each person but be yourself. 

Have your realtor take you to a style of condo you are looking to invest in.

Is wholesaling something that would fit your style.

I also try to know my tenant's life style, I know the teenager plays the stereo loud, so showing after school might not the best time for me.

@Bob To minimize you downpayment, you'll need to get a Fannie/Feddie style residential loan.

I guess my real questions is whether or not it is fair to replace the broken doors with the same style and quality, even though the originals are very old?

If no, than I would say wait to see how the market acts in that area and if you want to start buying rentals somewhere else, then you could keep or sell that one, once you do you can buy another in the great area you found.Do you see yourself hanging those property management style task?

But I don't have network by which to find a competent "investment-oriented" real estate agent.  

Being new to this style of investing though we are taking it slow and working on learning the ropes.  

Styles and expectations vary quite a bit by location.