My plan is to mainly focus on cash flowing properties that make the 2% rule. 

Feel free to inquire about their staff qualifications if it's a larger organization.2.

I think I've talked to maybe 2 tenants on the phone so far, and I didn't mind because there's a lot of scams online.

There are at least two I found on a quick google search including Central Indiana Real Estate Investors Association (CIREIA) and INDIANA REAL ESTATE INVESTORS ASSOCIATION.

I am looking at 1031 possibly or just fixed refi/or use my heloc for the time being on a value add for a building 10-40 units (market dependent on price). 

Stay on top of things, stay organized, and track every important date, from due diligence to contract extensions.Early on, I got myself into some pretty stressful situations.

Can I advertise here on BP or is this going to get me banned?

They should be bale to guide you more based on what you are looking for in the area. 

Again, the BiggerPockets store has some books on this topic, or you can learn about it by watching podcasts, reading blogs, and interacting on the forum.

You may have to do this several times for all the different tasks being done.The only labor cost not covered by this type of online inquiry is drive time from the businessto the property, to the store & back for supplies and then back to the business address.