Make sure you interview them and get a feel for them.

I recently heard a podcast from @Tom Krol where he interviewed someone about wholesaling MLS properties.

The name or names that come up the most are probably good prospects to interview

She interviewed many agents including those that offered her to sell for half commission and even said they will find a buyer on their own (dual representation) off mls to save on buyer's agent commission.

Books, tapes, videos, interviews everything you can get your hands on.

My best advice would be to interview many agents, and come up with a list of several questions that align with what you are talking about.

If her book is anything like her interviews, its gotta be worth it.

Also interviewed a few contractors and looks like I can have it put back together for about $40,000 in 6-8 weeks. 

Interview them just as would the tenant.  

I would suggest that you interview several Realtors and ask them the following questions, to ascertain if they are truly Investor Friendly, or if they are throwing you a sales pitch.1.