is the fact that no one else has bought this mean i should steer away from it?

Are investors steering clear of these types of deals?

And, he takes a proactive role advising me what properties to steer clear of – even if I like them – and he carefully explains why.

@Robert White if they have to sell you on it I'd steer clear from a quick Google search it looks like their primary business is lending.

We are trying to mesh our investing with our retirement plan and just need to have someone who can look over the big picture and help guide us.We have worked with 2 financial advisors so far and have been steered to whole life policies and investing in the market.

I need someone is who personable and sensitive to having her steer the process but also know that maybe she forgets things and being cool with me being the primary contact. 

My real estate agent was a HUGE help and she steered me to grab a pre-approval letter from a local bank first. 

its good that your planning , dont stop, but i suggest spend your time steering the ship not plotting the course. start with a 3 or 4 unit if you can find a great deal and house hack then use equity to buy other 4 plexes if you do this over 5 years you can get 30 doors within your 10 fed loan limit

Steer clear of condo's and SFHs starting out.

I don’t know your situation but generally speaking I would be cautious getting in to this type of property as a new investor, and might even steer you towards one duplex costing $120k instead of two at $60k.