However if it is true there is both good job growth and population growth, that that may mitigate some of the negative concerns expressed here.

That's what separates the men from the boys (if you can still use that expression!)

If it isn't, send them a card to express interest in buying.I am guessing that this info can be gotten online at the city or county you are in.

Another note is that the 'investment adviser' has not given me any information that I asked for since I wired the money over on Monday and when I expressed concerns just said something to the like that these properties are hot and if I don't want them someone else will buy them. 

@Sara Schiman,I am in the midst of using Real Estate Express and am very pleased.  

http://www.houseflippingonline.com/Maximum-Allowable-Offer.htmlARV = After Repair ValueRE = Repair EstimateWP = Wholesale ProfitThe MAO Formula is expressed as follows: Maximum Allowable Offer = .7(ARV)- RE - WP

There was a similar discussion here:http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/49/topics/1917...The opinions I expressed there apply to your situation as well.

Did you end up going through real estate express and if so what was your experience? 

If you are convinced this person is not relaying info to the seller than mail out a letter etc. to the seller expressing interest.

Which means that they have at least talked with the seller, got their contact info (name/address/email/cell phone) and verified that the seller is interested in selling AND expressed some level of motivation.