It seems like it would be difficult to get such data as finding identical properties and tenant prospects at the same time, situation, etc.

I don't know you, but maybe you're putting in the effort but not being as clear with your communication and intention with prospective buyers and sellers as you think you are.

On tuesday they start classes from 830am in the morning to 330pm in the afternoon for training, not licensing training, but how to actually do listing presentations and prospecting and all that stuff.

Glad to see another prospective investor at a similar stage in the journey!

I use it all the time to weed out prospective properties.

This can cost several thousand dollars, if they require you to hire it done.Once your property has passed the Section 8 inspection, you can then advertise it, and tell the prospects that you accept Section 8 if they ask.As far as the "how to get a human" question, I don't have any secret tips. 

@Lance Queen have agent reverse prospect through the MLS.

So we extended our construction loan, put it up for rent, vetted the prospective tenants, selected one, and now are working on refinancing this Blue Beauty to hold on 30-year financing.

OP may not have that same employment prospects and could have to manage his expenses more conservatively than someone who has long duration contract employment.

I would want to make sure there isn't anything marking it up since that would deter or adjust leverage for any lender - private or not.