My significant other thinks I should absolutely work with the agent that showed us this property and to get rid of my guy. 

We don't mind some vacancy since we'll just be turning it over to our management company, but we're not looking for much work here.We are flexible so don't consider those absolute requirements, but if you have $350/monthly per unit and it's 50% rented, we're not going to be interested. 

No.You have absolutely zero obligation to this is agent by viewing this house.

In other words, instead of taking less than you can, absolutely maximize what you borrow or don't do it.Some lenders will let you do this.

The folks on here are great, very knowledgable and helpful.For flipping I absolutely recommend J Scott's books on Flipping houses and rehab costs. 

Also Im planning on buying those books, I read the intros about them and I know those are absolutely something I need to read.

I am open to absolutely everything.

I will absolutely check them out.

BP is absolutely the best resource out there to learn about real estate and stay connected with the real estate community.

There's advantages and disadvantages, but sometimes your local market kind of forces you to invest out of state - or in my case, out of country :)As others have mentioned, forming a good team is absolutely critical.