You can start interviewing brokers now.Maybe you can get in on a new hire class early in January.You can make a list of the people you will contact day 1 that you have your license who will do business with you.Make sure you have phone #s, emails, complete addresses for the people you will contact.Think about who will buy or sell with you soon.....who's moving, who's starting new jobs, who's getting married, who is retiring, who can refer you business.

I was interviewing few buyer investor agents (Greater Cleveland) and they don't seem to have the 70% rule and all telling me it's hard to find good deals.

He has videos on all of the basics along with interviews with a lot of his students.

Also, be open and up front with any company you are interviewing regarding what you expect and need. 

I gather as much information from them in the phone interview and can usually locate public records based on that.

With that in mind, I'm looking to take a cue from those interviewed on the BP Real Estate podcast who are far more experienced than I, and use this as an opportunity to "leverage another exit strategy."

I would recommend you at least fly to whatever location you pick and view the property in person, interview agents, Property Managers, home inspectors, contractors, etc.  

She new everything  there was to know about the market/area, had all the right answers during the interview, and good references….

I would start out by looking into realtors on the MLS  in Sudbury who are currently selling multi properties.Reach out to them via phone call or email and interview them.

I can't imagine spending $800 little alone $8000 of my clients money without a conversation first.When interviewing PM's ask for examples of how they would handle specific situations.Is the PM licensed?