We were prepared to take photos and start documenting a plan for eviction when we finally gained entry for a final check of the dry basement last night.  

If you don't give them a reason to move, they likely won't.As  rule, I try to ensure my properties price out the E1-E3, sure it's profiling and good entry level soldiers need good housing too. 

When I fill out and file the JDF 104 form (Motion for Entry of Judgment), do I also fill out the Verification and Acknowledgment section?

In the example below we are even sealing in the warm air duct in the bedroom above the front entry.  

House hacking is likely the best entry for you.

I really like the low cost entry point in Etowah.

WI Legal Blank also sells a 12 hour notice of entry form.  

The ultra successful agents pick & choose who they work with.The life cycle of a successful agent moves from grabbing any client who will work with them to doing entry level screening of all clients to eventually outsourcing all buyer showings to team members.A POF before meeting a buyer at a property is simple entry level screening.

This isn't "data-driven insight" but I see a lot of people on BP seeking out their first property in the rust-belt because of cash-flow and low-entry-cost.  

Lot's of buyers might use an agents time and never buy a property .Another thing that is overlooked is there are marketing costs to be an agent at least for the ones that want to be successful .As others have mentioned you can get your license and then won't have to be as dependent on agents and can do your own MLS searches and view homes on your own etc .Barrier and cost to entry is relatively low .