I explained to the landlord what my business plan was, and paid him a set rent amount each month (though slightly higher than market rate rent).

Maybe she will sell for less, but I suspect you'll have to convince her that she benefits from the transaction somehow.Usually, a title company expects a written purchase and sale agreement first, before they will do a title report and they need to know the sales price in order to set the coverage.

Common fees will include a set-up fee, a leasing fee for each turnover or a lease renewal fee, marking up maintenance, retaining late fees, and more.

I can proudly say I did not spend lots of money on fancy ring tones, as I never answered my phone for unknown numbers (which you can actually set your iphone to send them to vm btw).I get calls constantly about people wanting to buy a property I have not owned in 5+ years as well. 

I am excited to start the journey of real estate investing with my sights set on long term single family and smaller multi family long term rental properties out of state.

Clear out that line of credit and finish the apartment and move on to flips and try to focus on short term money and my business because I already have a couple of rentals set up for long term wealth.

First off, of you have capital for the DP or money set aside?

I have a friend out of PA that sets homes in the tri-state region and I can recommend some manufacturers up your way but need to know more particulars of what you're looking for, as in basic ranch, one story/two story, etc...

Just go into it armed with solutions, being up front with people and setting yourself up for success.

There's certainly been an uptick in available properties over the last few years as some owners have grown tired, new construction is booming in new lots and ones that were lost in fires, & investors who bought in 2020-2022 who may've overpaid and weren't properly set up are struggling.