So they used the actual rented data of these companies to compare what rentals should go for in your market.

If you're willing and able, I do recommend the "house hacking" strategy which is just a fancy name for buying a rental property and living in one of the units, because you'll get very favorable financing - an owner-occupied fixed-rate 30-year mortgage.I'd also say, analyze that property as if you won't live there and it's a pure rental, and make sure the property is still cash flow positive if there's a tenant in your unit because then you'll know if it's actually a good investment.And when you analyze it, include payment of a property manager in your #s because if you don't, and doing so would make it go cash flow negative, then you've just bought yourself a job because you literally can't step away from managing it without losing money.

A solid CRM like Podio or REsimpli keeps things organized.My team actually specializes in finding exactly these kinds of off-market properties.

I should have been more clear...I actually have a BLOC with multiple properties securing the interest.

But I think any experienced investor would agree that if you aren't doing value-add when it comes to real estate investing, you aren't actually investing.

If they actually use a reputable title company I'd do it but if not, I won't trust them.

I’m not trying to second guess you, just trying not to make you feel like a peasant while I do important stuff. 

Quote from @Jai Windish: Hey everyone,I am from Illinois and actually closer to Peoria than Champaign, but choices were limited.

I'd also look into property taxes and what is included with that $800 condo fee (that is really high though guessing it may include weekly cleaning). 

Quote from @Charles Evans: You are actually behind the 8-ball on this.