Click on the "Education" tab up above and there is a ton of free information and book recommendations. 

Make sure to check out the Bigger Pockets Blog: https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/It is full of great information.

Are there any investor friendly agents that can share some information on this town as a rental area and if you can share your information on rentals prices in that area or refer me to a property manager in the area that can advise.Thank you in advance.

Any suggestions for approaching RE brokers who might be interested in forming a relationship based upon our future VR Managment business- after working under broker for 2 years and then deciding to part ways what is the best way to retain properties brought on by myself.

As you probably know, a child under 6 cannot live in an apartment that contains lead paint, and you cannot turn someone away because you don't want to get a place deleaded (of course there are always ways around it)Also note that once you test for lead, I believe (could be wrong) that you will always have to disclose that information to someone.

Also, you can get a TON of information on the market by spending some time doing research online. 

BP has a wealth of information and is a fantastic resource.

BP is a wealth of information, good luck with all your goals!

While you are looking within that circle you are informing everyone that you are a real estate investor which increases your chances of getting deals.

Where is the best information I can get quickly to understand short sales ....