I'll cross this off my list.  

I did a decent bit of research and have a list of national lenders that offer loans that ignore PMI if you want, just shoot me a PM.

There is a listed agent who I wanted to contact to see the property but also have an agent who I want to use but isn't in town at the moment.

While this is a risk it's way down on the list of potential worries.

I've already built up somewhat of a buyers list and designed my own bandit signs My next step is to market for good deals i can possibly get under the contract.

A couple of pointers:Some groups are simply meet n greets and some have presentations on topicsSome groups are focused on selling products and bootcampsThere is a list of local events here on BP under Community>Networking Events. 

Lots of brokers have properties which they don't get the listing, but they know a potential sale can happen.  

Don't be afraid to look at/ lowball on properties listed over your price range.  

Was listed at $189,000.

@Grant SwartzentruberI haven't heard about those units, are they off market listings or on the MLS?