However, if all they offer is general info, I think you can find most of it yourself in Bigger Pockets and other online sources.

Do a search."

The other day I started the thread Why do people Buy Property in California? 

So - somewhere 2 hours away, or somewhere you like to vacation in, or where all your family lives, or where you plan to move someday.Too many people are trying to do exactly what you're doing - pick a market based on a formula - and they end up buying a random 'cheap' property thousands of miles away, turn it over to people they've never met or even spoken to, and then... lose money.  

Your mortgage has nothing to do with your taxes.Here is a very rough starting point, however the actual calculation will involve more details:1.

Do you think this might be your area? 

I’m buying to improve the property, listing, service, etc so i do it right away.

Sit down and hash out every detail and put it in writing.

Comps do not lie, if she pulled similar ones then that's what it is but if the agent did not take into account the bedroom and lot size that would change the value.

If it is listed, it has to be on the market at least 200 days.