It's highly unlikely that a broker does commercial stuff, but I guess there's a chance.

Good stuff.

People live in neighborhoods where this type of stuff happens and don't move.

Would you recommend any educational stuff which might give me a fresh perspective on how I should be looking at the properties ?

I currently rent at around $550 in the Cincinnati Ohio area and work as an Engineering Intern.

I would recommend getting the basics of the basics on the process before approaching a mentor, save them for the advanced stuff :) This being said, you shouldn't have a hard time picking this up if you know how to manage a project/crew.- find a home that needs repair, preferably off market so you don't compete with retail buyers.- walk the property with a contractor or specialty contractor(s) (electrician, plumber depending on the issues) to get an estimate(s) of the rehab.  

These are businesses that are coming here from across state and international borders.

Great stuff!!!

Capex(the big stuff), each have a lifespan.

I am not aware of any extensions for this type of stuff but every time something appears to run out  it gets extended