Go to courthouse in city where your rental is, or see if docket is available online, and write down the names of the attorneys with the most landlord-tenant cases.

The brokerage doesn't matter as much unless you are selling off market and they can share within their office.

A national buyer would review the BPO and maybe do some brief online research, but would not typically not know, as in your example, about the sewage issues or extent of interior rehab needed.

I don't intend to get into real estate investing or any investing for that matter with the "get rich quick" mentality.

Basically does it all and the customer service and response time on the in app or online chat is insanely fast. 

Documenting your journey online or engaging on LinkedIn can also help expand your network.

I found an auction person, and I see listings online.

Behind referral on on-line sources like Next door, Google review, FB marketplace, etc.  

That matters. 3.

But properties priced and marketed appropriately can still go under contract in a matter of days.