I'm not showing up with a standard set of interview questions to ask them or anything of the sort.

I would recommend interviewing 3 different companies though and seeing who you align with best.3.

However, we also recognize the time value of money, so while it might pencil out to turn a profit, but we get an immediate payback versus a six to nine month holding time, it might make more sense to sell them both as bare land.  

Also recognize that this market is currently disconnected.

I'm also relatively young and interested in some more "challenging" investments (although recognizing that I would have to do everything remotely and source through a property management company like yours).

If they do not have a property for you by then, start interviewing other agents.

I recognize that my net worth is small compared to some of the people I associate with.

If you consistently analyze properties, recognizing a good deal will be much easier when it shows up.

he is great and had interviewed Ray Zhang on his podcast! 

If you're going to work with contractors, collect rent from tenants, or try to bed the hot chick at the bar, you better learn to recognize warning signs and get out early.