I will look at more comps to firm my mind but I would greatly value your input as well.

I've been using State Farm for now, but at some stage would like to move my portfolio over to a more flexible / investment friendly firm. 

For example, if there is a large property that my firm cannot go in on alone, would the listing agent help put us in contact with another party who could supply the rest of the capital?

Take a look at the note & you will get a good grip on the FHA program.  

From what I've read I would/should get an inspection to make sure there aren't any major issues.Would I hire a title agency firm to handle the transaction like a regular purchase (this is PA)?

-The issue of the lender (Minnesota home) requiring an NTV to be issued on one of the tenants is a firm roadblock. 

Yet I have no desire to be affiliated a brokerage firm or sell properties. 

Also, most investors use dividends as income rather than reinvesting them, diminishing their overall return.Choosing between real estate and the stock market depends on what you’re comfortable with in terms of the level of risk you’re willing to take, but I am a firm believer in real estate over investing in the stock market.

Below are the current property types that I typically work with at my firm.

Now that I’m a licensed real estate agent and work with a firm that manages over 600 properties I’ve seen first hand the difference in managing new construction vs existing construction.