Also depends how common those types of properties are, in my area there are some cities where 2 or 3 detached SFRs on a lot is very common.

But if you want a broker that'll send it to a few legit buyers first (like me), then if no bites they'll blast to their list, then if no bites they'll have other brokers in their office blast to their list, then if no bites they'll post on loopnet, send me a message.When I sell something (not common), I normally pick whatever broker bought me a deal as a way to 'thank' them for getting me the deal so they can make more money on it and they're more likley to send me more.  

I would recommend reading Scott Trench's Set for Life, John Bogle's Little Book of Common Sense Investing, and Gary Keller's The Millionaire Real Estate Investor (in that order). 

Go to the common bidding sites and call all the REO brokers in your area... line up some hard money to finance the acquisition & rehab.

@Josh Beller   This seems to be very common in my experience. 

Finding some father figure to hold your hand for free isn't a common route to success.  

I run my short-term rental business out of my personal house under my LLC, which I drew up a lease between that creates an agreement to pay for utilities, internet and common household products I need to function my business in exchange for the property.

Quick note about the surrounding Baltimore area - there are plenty of ways to househack, however multifamily is not as common in our area than in others (as often discussed in BP books, podcasts, and forums). 

Tony,In the case you described, the two types of policies most commonly used are:1.

Not seen common electricity?