It's likely I will not have to pay them for anything related to a purchase or sale (included with plan), therefore I'd like to have someone experienced. 

I just have to manually look up that data if I need it. 

Anyways, I have been learning a lot here and look forward to learning a lot more, if you all can take my stupid questions.I work full-time as a cancer data specialist (contractor for federal gov't). 

Example: You'll get a better terms (relative to a bank), if a seller has to free-up equity to pay a tax bill or pay the medical expenses.

Assuming all other things being relatively equal (ie you won't be investing in a market that doesn't cash flow, obviously) prioritize people over market.

Just select the area and property type and select rented and data should appear.

I've got access to good title search tools and data due to my business associations in commercial real estate appraisal, so it sounds like I just need to put in a little more legwork and familiarize myself more intimately with building codes and structural red flags and bid more aggressively on these properties.Thanks again, invaluable input from all! 

Thanks Aaron , I am curious though, are the buyers looking for a certain price point related to the quality of the house and are they appreciating like owner occupant houses

I have been looking for property managers as I am not in the immediate area, but have struggled to find those that are highly recommended that still keep turnover costs reasonable (some 65%+ of first months rent) and maintenance-related fees reasonable as I expect mostly 1 year, college tenants.  

His company is relatively new, but he's been in management for years.