I am looking for a reputable RE agent that can accompany me, preferably someone experienced with out of state investors, and who has an "inspector" mindset.

I'm not sure what you mean about "extra costs", buy your internet bill does not ever go up based on something somebody did online. 

I’m new so this sounds very much like that typical get rich quick type of thing you see online.

Since many consumers are finding it easier to purchase goods online, it makes them want to have the various services of a real estate sale present under that one vital umbrella.

Google searches have lead me to several companies I have spoken with, but curious to know how BP members determine if they are a good reputable company?

If the current tenant has rented that unit for awhile, they might have an emotional attachment to it so me pulling one behind their back wouldn't be fair to them nor would it make my reputation good in the area. 

Put paperwork online and in the cloud.

And some of the lists you can buy online can be obtained from the courthouse in your local area.

Some you can do online, some you have to call.

Purchase price- $54,290Repairs/Expenses- $6,550Appraisal- $109,300Expected rents- $950I won an online auction for the property in January and up to this point everything has went well!