Would I still have to go through closing lawyers and get the deed updated to my name or LLC? 

For future readers, many banks will offer an unsecured line of credit up to $25k.

Should I make an offer with the qualification that all furnishings, dishes, pots, and pans stay, except for "personal" effects?

Preforeclosure, Pre-Probate, tax liens are  OK -- however most seasoned and newbie investors are calling these leads as well and making offers.   

People in 2021 were angry about 30 offers on a property.Does matter when it is, people think its more difficult than it is.

Owners mistakenly ASSUME all PMCs offer the exact SAME SERVICES and PERFORM those services EXACTLY THE SAME WAY, so price is the only differentiator – so, they often select the first PMC they call or that calls them back!

What they will offer you is an appliance package, or closing cost help, or a low fixed rate loan. 

Was just about ready to pull the trigger on one of the many courses that are offered out there, particularly Pace Morby’s, but after reading several posts full of reactions to the question “should I join and pay for a course?”

Finally found this one and took advantage of the low interest rates by winning the bidding war with an offer slightly above asking price.

The usual way, but not the right way, to try to buy a rental is by finding a property on the MLS, where agents congregate, make an offer and then try to get financing to buy the property.