Also you mention he has an awful reputation yet you acknowledged in your initial post you repeatedly buy properties his brokerage represents...not quite adding up.

When I mentioned I wanted to come out to Spokane to see the finish of the house out there and be there for the open house, he started insisting that I totally demo the entire house in Indiana.

Sorry to hear about this.You mentioned that the tenants haven't moved in...how long has it been vacant for?

I see these threads come up from time to time and no one mentions the lawsuit we are all most likely to have filed against us if our cars are titled in our personal name, the auto accident.

I've called the attorney and followed up via email but they've mentioned that they are at the discretion of the court and can't do anything to speed things up.

Also, you mention snow removal, is it ever the case that the tenant is responsible for some shoveling? 

Here's the deal: While searching on platforms like Zillow is helpful and anyone can do it like you mentioned, that's not why you need a solid agent.

Quote from @Austin Wolff: Hey Kegan, I published on article on BiggerPockets specifically to answer this question for people like you (and selfishly for myself):The 10 Best Markets for Your First House HackNone of the states you mentioned are on this list, however.

He kept mentioning he can sell this today about 5 times during the visit. 

As @Bryce Cutler mentioned, CRREIA is a great meet up.