Trying to keep it as long term rental, I'm getting 5/1 arm starting at 7.4, also 75% interest only 6.8%.. what would be the best deal to get out of the HM?

How can in know if I’m getting a good deal? 

So hopefully that gives you more ways to negotiate your deal with your seller.  

https://www.bizjournals.com/albuquerque/news/2019/08/05/nm-city-ranked-one-of-the-best-places-to-flip.htmlI've always got my eye on the next deal of which there are more than I can handle on my own. 

I recently purchased my own primary home and I have been prospecting to get my own fix and flip deal.

It might not be a big deal to sell later if you want to do that and it could eliminate some of the stress of the timeline. 

Ask the manager to explain their process for dealing with maintenance, late rent, evictions, turnover, etc.

The best advice I can give, is create a bulletproof contract for yourself via a good lawyer if possible.Sounds like a viable deal if done correctly, but far less headache if they can just qualify on a conventional loan.

and can you recommend any agents who might have a decent flow of wholesale deals?

I have been working with him to find deals, and manage rentals for a while now.