I found a realtor who works with investors and has flipped houses himself.

Looking at the data you correctly found a drop in rent growth (for all practical purposes it went to zero) and a drop in occupancy in 08 and 09. 

I have been on this platform for some time and have found it to be a great resource and a great place to network, I have made some great connections here.

I have already found a potential builder Troy Norwood he has a custom 1980sq/ft floor plan.

What types of sellers have you found to be most motivated and why?

I recently found a place I'm interested in and I want to pursue the commercial loan, but I don't want to waste time and loose the deal.

If they get to know, trust and like you, they will tell you loads of information not found anywhere else.

That's great that you've found an agent like that, out of interest have you worked with that particular agent(s) long?

Another thing I think is very important is learning what homes sold for 10, 20, 30 years ago as well as what rental rates have been historically and where they are now (Side note is that I'm working on doing this and haven't found a really good way to find this data yet).

I am a newbie and have been looking for my first deal.I found a house down the street where I live that appears to be abandoned.