In my experience on both sides of the table, it can be very hard to both describe the scope of the project, and understand the scope, without seeing it written down (and also very time consuming for contractors to come up with an estimate without the plans).

I am really new to all of this and it is great that I have secured two deals on the table in less than a month with a seller wanting me to sell their home (Investor Assignment Contract). 

There’s very little to say about Brokers/Agents here, other than many of them are not experienced enough to educate a seller on this option, thus leaving a substantial amount of money on the table, for both of them.

Minor Plumbing/Electrical issues, the need for a french drain in yard, and minor cosmetic touch ups (paint, new doors, etc...)Since we have zero experience and we are investing out of state, our fear is that the cost of  the repairs to "house B" would out weigh the AVR the property could achieve.  

You would have to bring significant value to the table to encourage them to deal with a private operator. 

Done correctly they are safe and smart and will likely net you more at the closing table than a traditional sale.As a landlord, dealing with tenant/buyers usually means less tenants and toilets to deal with. 

If you find people who will do that, great, but a lot of investors are going to ask about what you have done or can bring to the table before investing. 

Remember to negotiate you have to bring something to the table 

As with 90% of things in real estate, it depends.In order to partner, you have to have skills and/or knowledge to bring to the table that complement the other person's.

Is it putting bread on the table right now or is it just beer money?