What it comes down do is a lot of them wanted to do a deal " or say they did" but when I brought them one they were to slow to react and the property went under contract.

My question is that is possible to make any useful money if you contract the management out to a property management company, or would it be better to try and learn the basics of being a landlord.

Hello I'm Steve plumbing and heating contractor by trade 17 years exp , I do project management , contracting , for flips and rentals .

What I do is submit my plans to them to be permitted while I am still in the contract phase of a land acquisition, and I make closing on the land contingent upon being approved for my intended use.  

As a Buyer, my contracts have an "As is, where is", but I always have an inspection period so we can have the option to walk away if something is so concerning that it would be a deal breaker.

At the minimum I can legally collect a finder's fee if I don't want the listing. 

Whether or not that is a wise legal decision to make in your particular state is best discussed with someone who is a licensed attorney in that state.

He has since informed us that it would be too difficult for him to accomplish and that offering him a present would induce him to do what he's already legally obligated to do.The problem is that we already have a seller lined up and this is the only thing holding up the deal. 

I am also looking for an AZ lic RE agent who would be willing to pull comps and help me locate individuals that would advise me on the condition of the homes that I have under contract but no idea of their condition and repo assessments.

Operate as if a great deal may be right around the corner and be prepared to walk away.this is not legal advice, i am not a financial advisor, or a CPA