This combined with actually getting a handle on the success rate of the leads I am getting will bring the clarity to my biz I am severely lacking.  

Managing tenants, collecting rent, and handling repairs can be time-consuming, so factor in property management fees if you hire someone.6.

I change the title company info only on the occasions that the seller has indicated they require a specific title company handle the transaction.For short sale offers, I have just stated that I would open escrow upon acceptance.

On #3 - as an out of state investor, how do you handle that inspection?  

I’d really appreciate any advice or tips on how you’re handling this!

(Including building a team because I know all of it at some point is going to be too much for just me to handle).

Hire a property manager.If you choose to self-manage, be prepared to handle tenant comms, maintenance requests, and rent collection.

The first lawyer handles anything that comes up normally in the course of business and often operates on his/her time as opposed to being the fastest.

Unfortunately 10 units proved to be too much for my property manager at the time to handle, (a mix of them being bad at their job and also that they were just shady) which slowed me down and I had to do some damage control before buying more.But the mix of different strategies and partnerships for financing taught me a ton and helped me learn firsthand how they work, so I don't regret a thing!

Anyone here handled something like this before?