Get your agent paid. 

There is a lot of confusion about what comprises closing costs and prepaids and understandably so.

The previous owner had paid $335,000 for it 2 years before for a 2bd/1ba home!

Once billed, those in violation of the policy won't be able to rejoin BiggerPockets, including prohibition of the use of the agent/lender finder tools, forums, and private messaging system until their bill is paid. 

You bet, but not active or pre-foreclosure.

Typically it's better to have the seller pay the buying agent because that amount if you paid it would still need to be capitalized and won't be expensed entirely in the first year.

First things first: Before diving into any market, talk to a lender to understand your financing options and get pre-approved.

I paid about $345 per year to be a member and I am licensed in 5 states and I am able to post all my listings in that one MLS.  

I have lived in (with a small child) and own multiple pre-1978 homes that most likely had lead paint in them.

Delayed financing is an option that allows an investor to pull the cash out paid for the property.