It looks like a real great domain name and maybe he generates many leads, but I don't see how someone can pay $200-300 per lead without knowing any information about your lead generator. 

So along the way I picked up so much useful information.

I actually just read an article to inform myself and it seems that banks use more than 1 method to determine the value of a property such as this one.1) They compare to other similar buildings2) They calculate how much it would cost to build an identical building3) They use the revenus and expenses (this method gives the lowest result)Perhaps my real estate agent was considering some of the other methods and took into account it's amazing location and the actual municipal valuation.

My contact information is below.

I think what you are looking for is someone trained in the ways of real estate investing - an agent that will:Introduce you to FSBO's - Expired Listings and other real estate opportunitiesWill be your fiduciary representativeWill make offers for you on suitable real estateWho understands creative financing; delayed settlement, seller assisted financing, assignment, wholesaling, REO, tenant selection, soft money mortgages, tax salesWho will be responsive to your financial goals and a person of integrity and trustHelp with direct mail and street marketing to locate transactionsHousing and rent court marketingAbsolute aware of financial and contract clauses as well as contract engineeringCan assist in - delayed settlement - automatic extension, performance mortgages, subordination, principal mortgages, options and joint venturesAware of bidding on REO, forclosures, tax sales and public auctionsUp to speed on commercial real estate, lots and land as well as businesses with real estateHow should you treat this wonderful person (if you can find one) -They should have a commitment from in the form of a Fiduciary Buyers Brokers AgreementYour agreement to pay them a commission on any non-listed deals they bring youA bonus agreement for great deals that you closeA gas budget - or a cash payment for gas Kind words and respectTo be sincere and active with the agentRespect from youFirst class training on how to represent youSometimes an equity interest in the great deals the agent has initiatedListings when you are ready to sellYour cooperation - all your financials, tax returns and other information that will help your agent close dealsA few free lunches ----Good luck --- Charles

A few action steps you can take immediately:1)  EDUCATION & CONNECT: Believe me, you haven't watched enough videos and books, BUT without any CONTEXT (which only comes from real-world experience) most of the information/knowledge you're consuming is LOST on you and the seeming immensity of it all is potentially weighing you down preventing you from taking any action at all.Mistakes are inevitable.

What is everyone best source for reliable information?

I wrote the above for informational purposes.

I am just having a really hard time finding information on how to buy or even sell land without a real estate agent.

My main goal right now is to absorb as much information as I can while I'm still in school so that post-graduation I will be in a solid position to begin investing.