If you belong to a real estate group where these people are then they might give you a ball park figure for free. 

A good friend told me of a property belonging to the family of his kid's friend. 

Would you know of the best title co to handle $2-10k junkers?

The property then belongs to someone else, and they have to deal with all property management headaches. 

I don't read the news much, but I can't think of one time either of those two places made the headlines unless there was a tornado or something...And just to handle a potential objection that always pops up when people decide to invest 1,000+ miles away from where they live:Objection: Properties are more affordable there than where we currently live.Objection Handler: You can get a "more affordable" meal off the dollar menu at McDonald's, but I bet you don't go out to eat there on a Friday night. 

As I get things up and running, I’m looking for referrals and/or direction on finding investor friendly Closing Agents that handle Wholesaling in Northern VA, Washington DC and Maryland.

Find a Partner that can handle some carrying cost.  

I just opened a business in my home state with my mom on the LLC to handle my signatures and my eyes.

My advice is a) screen tenants thoroughly with full credit, criminal, and eviction searches, and b) if you do have to handle an eviction, have an eviction pro do it so it happens as quickly as possible.  

I'm getting a little confused about how to handle finished basement sq. ft. when comparing properties.