I know I will need a sponsoring broker so I wanted to start that process of finding one that best fits me now to get a sense of what the cost will be coming in.  

Looks like you might be a great fit! 

Your outreach fits under collection licensing (mostly).

There are some lower cost dupexes in Beechview that might be a good fit.

Hauling and disposal of the contaminated soil.Oil can leak from the corroded tanks, from valves and fittings, and from the oil delivery line.

I am not that familiar with this type of transaction, but may have a situation that fits the bill.

Or one that you've bought that fits this scenario. 

I was told that for someone like myself that has a decent amount to invest -150k- that the multi-family investment would be a great fit.  

Call those agents in the size of building showing you are looking for.The property might be for lease but the owner would sell or the broker might have something off market you haven't seen that may be a fit.

Many of the local REIA's have free events, which give you the opportunity to see if it is a good fit for you.