I would even call those agents and see if they know the finishes that were put into the property, if not ask if they can setup a call with that investor to see what they put in..

Your agent should be able to give you a clear answer on this.

Also about being an agent.

I hope you are working with an excellent agent or broker, they can create leverage and opportunity for you while protecting your interest. 

I don't know, it sounds kind of weird but my friend is kind of freaking out about potential liability since the lien was literally placed on the house essentially hours before closing. she needs to contact whoever wrote the title insurance.. the attorney is just an agent for the insurance carrier.. that should fast track.. this happens I have had it happen to me by crooks/criminals literally who put a mortgage on a property 15 minutes before my title company recorded my mortgage so when my title policy came out i was in second position not first position as my escrow instructions stated I needed to be .. 

Even if your career never leads you to being an agent it will provide you with the basis you need to pursue your thoughts of having a property management career.

Should i just call the agent and see if the seller is willing to finance somehow?

Sure if youre looking in Brewerytown because a local agent or article online told you its up and coming, then yeah, that market is risky.

I have always worked from a reputation first approach.

Here is an example: We run a fund that has a transfer agent that handles the cap table.