We are thinking she could get around $175k - $198k. 

You will likely run into a lot of late-20's/early 30s guys doing this, who have a lot of confidence but not a lot of experience.Overall, I think the biggest thing is finding a group that generally has the same outlook as you. 

Currently I am thinking about trying to collect some preforeclosures and fix and rent.

We are thinking about selling for 350k if we fixed them maybe 400k.

There's no reason to provide details, though I do let people know if anyone asks that we do not accept bulk up-front rent payments or anything like that because I absolutely do not want a prospective tenant to think that someone else swooped in with a bunch of cash last minute.

Hello, I just recently visited Pinecrest Lake and love the area and I'm thinking about getting my next STR around there. 

Personally I think there are great opportunities in Dover, Somersworth and Rochester. 

Same basic structure they asking price is a suggestion, I offer what I think is a workable number for me and we negotiate to the "middle";  though the middle is not halfway, we never "split the difference". 

You pay your agent at closing (think of it as an additional closing cost) Depending of the situation and of these options can be used by you and your agent to negotiate with the seller.

Yeah, I think that works.