I'd still like to meet him.

I dedicate an hour of my week each and every week to discuss real estate strategies/network with new to experienced investors We meet every Wed would love to meet you there. see details below https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521/topics/529240-wednesday-coffee-with-investorsMy team also meets once a month for a larger Real estate meetuphttps://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521/topics/543296-second-tuesday-monthly-networkingWould love to see you at either of these events absolutely free hopefully you will be able to connect with other investors and add value to each others investing goals

I could add a new separate switch outlet which would meet code but is less than ideal.

Second is to buy the minimal thing that meets your needs. 

Also, if we sell in the future, could we just quit claim the house to our names , live in for two  years and then sell to meet irs 121 capital gains exclusion?

lol But yes, most the stuff I find on the MLS is not really helping and does not meet the criteria that I am looking.

For agents that only do 1-2 transactions per year, it will take a long time to complete.In order to get the designation, an applicant must meet the following portfolio experience:-Three (3) or more qualifying activities totaling $30 million or more; or-Exactly ten (10) qualifying activities totaling $10 million or more; or-Twenty (20) qualifying activities with no dollar volume requirement.In general, designations don't increase business, they increase the level of competency.

From my short time on the forums, I have proactively messaged and set up meetings with lots of people in the area.

Hello Stone nice to meet you!

Then maybe a MF live in and fix a unit, rent it and move into another unit, fix that, etc.Yes I'd use my Broker license for any transactions.You may want to join us at a local meeting MassRealEstate dot net