I've also since realized that I don't think my personality matches up well with the thick skin needed to be a landlord, and the deals I've found (yes, I know many can say I'm not finding good enough deals) don't have a ton of room for property management fees (or if they do, they're in areas that I would never want to have to go - and I would if something ever happened w property management). 

Since real estate and laws governing such are primary state differentiated, the transition will be uneven.

I have not had any gaps in vacancy since renting it and we are 30 minutes from downtown.

I sincerely appreciate it.

@Joel MoraIf she sounds sincere to you, I say let her go.

Additionally, I would sincerely welcome any other advice you are willing to share!

Sincerely, thank you so much for the kind words! 

Having a Pre-approval letter or better yet a loan commitment and a Banker to call and reassure the sellers agent you can close in 30 days or less also offers a huge advantage.In this market using a DPA is not a bad idea since rates are high and when they drop you simply refinance for a lower rate and payment. 

You should NOT "help" the seller in certain circumstances, no matter how pure, sincere and full of Godly intentions you are, if they are in foreclosure or pre-foreclosure and live in the state of MD.

@Michael Baum Thank you sincerely for the multiple laughs.