He suggested that I do not purchase as a primary since I will not be living there full time, and instead make the purchase as a secondary home, but I must physically be occupying the property 6 months out of the year.So two lenders, with two different answers.

The current price might well be the reason it has languished on the MLS.

Maybe I’ve been fortunate but I haven’t noticed much physical, emotional, or financial demand from that rental.

My advice would be to look for value-add deals close to you that offer some upside and that you can physically get to in less than 45 minutes when just starting. 

Since you mentioned he has a passion for mentoring, it sounds like he might also let you shadow him and/or make himself available for questions/guidance when you have a buyer or seller client, are writing an offer, etc.If that's the case then that could very well be more useful than formal classes, but again, that also depends on the classes.  

Despite numerous calls, emails, and a certified letter to this 3rd  party company, I have been unable to get an update on the status.I would like an attorney to help me gain physical access to the property so that I can get it listed with an agent and sold.Any suggestions?

., only so many humans can physically occupy a measured area), but most importantly, it’s a best practice of BUSINESS vice one of legality.

I like all of those sites mentioned - preferably Airdna's rentalizer tool where you can input a physical address and it forecasts your revenue, adr and occupancy.

You should be able to view the physical note files on past deals that they've done.

It looked more focused on people having a business that sells a physical product ...