Although, my company would be LISTED in the foreclosure, there would be no negative impact on me other than possible rumors about me being in dire straits.#3.  

However, I don't like the fact that properties they will show me, they will have a financial interest in, because it could affect my purchase negatively. what are the pros and cons of going with an agent that requires dual agency vs. not?

I have read many positive and some negative reviews.

Since we're not in this 100% for the invesment, we're okay with a slightly negative cash flow.

Some positives and negatives to evaluate. 

Essentially are you cash flow positive or negative each month?

The US is running a $1.8 TRILLION DEFICIT (negative cash flow).  

While I don't want to get myself into a negative cash flow situation- appreciation is the bigger deal for us. 

Also, focus on 2 years of job/income stability.Class D Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, all cashflow with little, maybe even negative, relative rent & value appreciationVacancy Est: 20%+ should be used to cover nonpayment, evictions & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores under 560 (almost 30% probability of default), little to no good tradelines, lots of collections & chargeoffs, recent evictions.

Just remember: most negative reviews are written by problematic tenants.