So if there is scarcity in one type yet the demand is higher, that is definitely a consideration.

Property sold in 7 days, above asking price and the home was listed at the same price as the initial brokerage.These types of brokerages overwork their agents, pay less attention to detail and hiring, because if they don't, they'll never be profitable. 

Investors, as both a Realtor and an Investor I see the value in using a well experience/knowledgeable commissioned agent to list properties BUT I wanted to get your feel for the type(s) of Realtors/agents you use to list your properties and if you have been happy with the services and outcomes you have received (or if you got your license specifically to purchase and list your own investments). 

Here are some recommendations for you:Find and connect with other BP members that are in your area: http://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSet up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you: http://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsRead Beginner’s Guide: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investingCheck out BP Podcasts: http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/category/podcast/If you wish to tag someone in the conversation on the forum, type @ followed by their name and then select the name of that person which should appear below the comments box.

, and 2 years worth of documentable income on w-2s would i be able to get a mortgage loan/lender from an ordinary bank or would i have to seek out some private commercial companies to get a similar type loan that doesn't have an extremely high interest rate?

There should not be any third parties used aside from your inspector.Try looking at:The Best Types of Markets for Profitable Turnkey Propertiesand5 Things to Consider When Choosing a Turnkey Rental Property Location

Here are some recommendations for you:Find and connect with other BP members that are in your area: http://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSet up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you: http://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsRead Beginner’s Guide: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investingCheck out BP Podcasts: http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/category/podcast/If you wish to tag someone in the conversation on the forum, type @ followed by their name and then select the name of that person which should appear below the comments box.

I originally was looking for the mythical 'structurally sound but killer deal because it has some broken windows and  hasn't been remodeled since the 1940s' type of place, but I've since lowered my standards to include properties with major foundation issues and the like.

I think you will get more responses with that type of a heading. 

Maybe someone else has more experience in analyzing that type of situation.