My problem is, agents really don't seem to understand industrial/commercial needs.

Probably the same reasons that most people do not own their own business in any industry.

Are you looking to do retail flips to owner occupant buyers, which I suspect you are since you're looking in Hendricks and Johnson Counties, or are you planning on selling to a buy and hold investor?

Hello all,I am currently a "BIGGERPOCKETS-SPONGE" who is an amateur in the real estate industry.

While trying to get motivated sellers, did anyone get some leads for Realtor business by finding people that wanted to list properties at retail price, but did not want to get rid of them with a quick sale? 

I am currently employed in the Gaming Industry in Biloxi.  

As a wholesaler, you want to purchase the property (or get it under contract) and either assign the contract or sell the property to a 'rehabber' or retail buyer who finds the adventure of rehabbing their entry level home thrilling. 

Some are flat-assed broke and very poorly run (no sarcasm on that one).Technically you should have been able to review those docs prior to closing, and even now after you've closed I think it's pretty industry standard to to be able to access that info, but they may require you to jump through some hoops and pay for it.

This is just the circumstance of the industry.  

I live in MI & I'm looking to accumulate a dozen or so rental properties however being new to the industry I'm seeking advice as to how to do it successfully.