basically i trust this guy to do a good job. 

Somebody filled out our pre-screening questionnaire and if they answered honestly they meet the basic qualifications but we feel like it would be a lot of people for a small house.

They are simply free lancers, driving for car shared companies, or becoming Task Rabbiters and Thumbtack professionals.  

The property is right off the Waterson to the North and after visiting the property a few times and driving the neighborhood it looks like a good opportunity.

That would allow you to basically do a BRRR in BP vernacular.

Is an agent the best resource for this, driving around and seeing for myself, or something else?

Basically, if your property is damaged by a storm big enough to have a name, you're covered. 

If third party bidders (The public) drive up the bid price above total debt, overages go to other lienholders in line and if there are none, go back to the original owner.

If they are not able to save up a security deposit, they will not be able to do a number of other basic independent living and financial things, either.Also, don't make the rent too low or you will attract addicts. 

For example, I've read on another BP thread that if you buy a $100k property and use only $20k as a down-payment, and $80k in debt from either a private lender or bank, that you would then be required to invest only $20k to improve the property (not a full $100k as others have suggested).Those are just basic number to get the gist across.