I do like Lexington, I volunteer to help coach teams for 5 Across its a local pitch competition like Shark Tank for small companies its at Awesome Inc on Main Street, you should check it out. 

I recognize the market to not only be expensive to start but also filled with sharks.

I'm probably looking at chan link with razor wire, but I would prefer something that looks a bit nicer, dependent upon cost. 

I like the type of meetings they have where you can pitch your deals like shark tank.

From your numbers, it looks like a razor thin margin and considering how much work you have built in here for yourself, you are working for awfully cheap. 

Today was slotted mainly for phone work.

If it's occupied, knock on the door.If it's unoccupied, tape a letter to the door (or slip one underneath or through the mail slot if equipped.As suggested above, talk to the neighbors.Ask at the post office what they know?

Answer: "A good start". and another "Why don't sharks eat attorneys?"

Because of this, you now have 2 open slots with Fannie Mae and can now buy additional properties and refinance them with a Fannie Mae loan.

That will open up your Fannie Mae slots.