It gives me an opportunity to see how they live.  

And I hear what you’re saying about getting a primary residence first.

Lots to unpack here, but I generally agree with @Nicholas L.You are not going to get what you desire at this price point.

This was an oversight by either you or your agent.

I also believe that I should also invest is my business.

Take a look at my profile and you will get a sense of what a WHY is.  

If anyone can suggest an investor-friendly agent in the area, I’d really appreciate it.Beyond finding a great agent, what steps can I take now to continue educating myself and preparing for this purchase?

I have been getting a lot of interest and inquiries pretty quickly into my rental. 

If you go to the “Filter” tab on either site and scroll down to “Home Type”, you should be able to uncheck condos and select “Multifamily”.

I started to notice some issues early on when I tried to get some new tenants screened and signed up.