It is at the point where I have even lost weight.

CF, and now appreciating at a faster rate than in the past, so good for flips, and even better for CF since you can refi to get cash out...and still CF at least 300/month with a PM in place (and no cash left in).2 - Livonia:  You name it, you can do it, big time.3 - Ypsilanti:  Same as above, but add both student and medical housing to the mix4 - Garden City, Westland, Romulus, Wayne, the list goes on (I know I'm leaving a few out).

There are 100 different variables at play and weaving your way through them is where a good agent is worth their weight in gold. 

investment property closer to the Atlanta area and possibly expand from there.I have also considered building a second house on the Alabama property to rent out, or possibly just selling some of the land around the AL house to pay off that mortgage faster.

You will learn more faster and get the best use of your FHA loan.

He figures it is faster than meeting with multiple clients and the seller.I was thinking.

However if you wish to file it online and get it done much faster you can file it online for about $100 more.  

This is a general discussion question...I am curious as to where you get your data, as a Broker nand an Appraiser, I would think that it is critical for the fix and flipper, buy and holder, wannabe wholesaler, or general investor to have MLS access...do you also preview what is on the market when attempting to make a rational investment decision in order to have a strong ARV as well as an understanding of what others are supplying in the same price point, ie. the competition, I put zero credibility or credence in Zillow, yet I see so many people placing emphasis on this weighted algorithm...understanding that this is a big country with many different markets, I am curious to hear your feedback.

You will learn a lot more and at a much faster pace that way without getting burnt.

Use it correctly, and it will help you achieve results much faster.