As a courtesy it might be a good idea to let that agent know regardless.  

I have an idea of an initial investment and returns I would like to hit, but would love to speak with those of actual experience to see if my numbers are realistic.

Thanks @Ken Latchers for the idea

Based on how they respond you have an idea of what they are willing to do and you can now go and find that property.  

i would not buy a random property in Alabama that you find on Zillow and turn it over to people you've never met just because the price point is appealing.here are some threads on how that can go:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1160450-run-i...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/12/topics/1215726-break...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1137397-balti...i own property in 3 states - happy to answer any questions you have.

I posted a bit about my experience here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/88/topics/406311-jacksonville-fl---sfh-new-constructionhttps://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/92/topics/501414-data-points-multi-year-turnkey-performance-your-experienceMy property is cash flowing well. 

They said they'd accept a 6 month term instead, but they're not being very forthcoming about what their sales record has been (I asked for the last 12 months just to get an idea, but they ignored the question :( ) and I'm getting a not-so-great feeling about working with them....The home is 2-stories, attached garage, 4bd 3ba, 2269 sqft and sits on a corner lot with a huge backyard (lot is approx .13 acres or 5662.8 sqft).

I like the idea of virtual staging—it seems like not many of the similar properties I mentioned are staging at all, so I think that could be a definite way to separate my photos from the others.

Does anyone have some creative ideas on how I can break into the market?

Columbus, GAYou can go look up the remaining 21 markets, but you get the idea.