I would love to get a better understanding of what duplexes in this area actually sell for, and not just running my numbers based off of initial listing prices from owners.

For the takeout lenders lower pre-payment penalties should be at the top of your list with no or lower seasoning periods.

I speculated that he was wanted by the law, was involved in a nasty divorce, or owed money to some money source that does not recognize Federal Bankruptcy, take your pick. 

Did they ask for a retainer in exchange for an exclusive listing agreement when/if a house a house that was in pre foreclosure actually went through foreclosure?

From what I can see this is not an option, the listing agent will reject this immediately.

Go to your Sewer Districts website for a list of qualified contracts accepted by your municipality.

I guess I don't consider Westgate a part of Hilltop, but @Tristam Griffith is correct, Westgate is nice, I just picked one up there, also own one in ValleyView and one in Broad Lawn neighborhoods.

I would love to get a better understanding of what duplexes in this area actually sell for, and not just running my numbers based off of initial listing prices from owners.

Other than Mashvisor, are there any other tools that can automatically filter out any new MLS listing based on my criteria (e.g rent avg, cap rate, expense)?

I’ve now added a list of all guest reviews when I managed the property.