I have been lurking for a while and now formally joined the site as I am looking to shift some retirement funds around out of the market  I have learned alot reading through the posts and listening to audiobooks  With my limited knowledge i am thinking buy and hold near me so I can drive by it but really being passive  looking forward to the journey!

We all have different perspectives. 

I definitely see your perspective, Tim. 

I'm just trying to get various perspectives.

Once you have a good grasp on what the real market rent currently is on it, your analysis and options of what to do next with the property might change.Lastly, from another perspective, I also agree with @Adam Ward.

We haven't been able to connect with too many REIs since our day JOBs are 2nd shift and evening get togethers never work for us unfortunately.

Enter what I call "The Reversal Theory" put simply, it's the belief that with a simple mental shift you can overcome- or at least better handle- the anxiety that comes along with speaking to sellers (this could be applied to buyers and lenders but I want to focus on sellers now). 

This makes it a little more risky from a lending perspective.  

I don't see the value in overpaying for properties from a savvy investor perspective with limited capital to work with.

(Your perspectives have definitely been helpful though.