Downpayment came from proceeds of a land flip bought at an online tax auction (**********).

Ask the recruiter if you can't find out online... if it does he's golden.

To recap: Be extremely cautious with flat fee MLS sites that only refer business to other agents.Bonus PointsYou should also consider the ease of use of the flat fee MLS listing provider, for example, can you complete everything online?

is there an online platform for purchasing this?

You can drive around town looking for properties that looks distressed, put up signs, let your friends/family know you buy houses, look online, etc. 

In response to your concerns, first thing to know is that investing in real estate never comes without risk and it is not as simple as some online "gurus" make it out to be.

I have found a couple online and I am curious if there are other "harder to find about ones".

My hope is that the clientele we bring in won't completely trash the place but I realize that is just wishful thinking and that people, regardless of income/ what they are willing to pay, can behave like animals (I was in the auto industry before becoming an attorney and the things I saw walking trades will forever haunt me). 

Check reviews online, etc., to see how far down the rabbit hole they are willing to go.

There will be big pressure on rents over the next year or two in Austin area due to the vast number of apartments coming online.