I'm not sure what part you are looking to purchase but if I can be of any assistance in what you would expect through your transaction(might be slightly different in all states) let me know how I can help! 

I have some inquiries from people on social assistance who indicate they can afford the rent.

Well respected and can either assist or direct you in the right direction.

simply put though Jim just ask the broker to break down the 9% I suspect he is lumping in your seller paid closing costs and being a good agent and prepping you for the fact that the buyers will need a seller assist that comes from your side.if he is charging 9% commission plus fees thats another matter but again on low priced properties I would expect that .. otherwise probably not worth his time and he encourages you to sell them yourself ??

My problem is I am stuck between starting my career as a RE assistant to shadow a successful agent and learn their daily processes or begin in property management to learn all aspects involved in that field.

We are able to do individual showings and digital closings.

Get a virtual assistant from Fiverr.com, they can cold call for $3-$5 per hour.

As an educator who is adapting to "remote learning" I am also trying to connect with more folks digitally, because a single guy with a dog living in an upper duplex currently while I understand the importance, shelter in place sucks.Here are some details on the deal:The former owner was a hoarder and had let the home fall into rather rough shape. 

Keep breathing, see what sort of assistance is being offered to renters in your community and be willing to share that information with your new tenants as well.

I think now's a good time to upgrade to some sort of digital lease that the new tenant can eSign or DocuSign.