My main hang up was that POF letter, which I'm still trying to figure out how to procure. 

As for the logistics of actually procuring the property, most title companies have in-house Lawyers.

Ability to procure deals?

For the procurement of a tenant(s), Manager shall be paid a leasing fee of 100% (One hundred percent) of the first month’s rent.

Over next 5 years, procure 1 rental per year and along the way get my broker's license to form a Property Management company here.

I am a newer REI that has spent the last year doing analysis and preparation to procure some properties out of my current area....Pacific NW...….Investing in this market takes significant capital and provides much smaller return potential over other markets. 

I am confident that I can procure a good deal for a willing buyer.

I would love to purchase a property that brought in 2%, but I don't have the tools available to me (or at least I am not aware of them) to procure such a great deal.

(On your first deal, also don't forget that you have the option of living in one of the units and procuring owner-occupied financing - obviously depending on your situation.)Finding good deals, i.e. lower prices, will also help your numbers.  

And what would be the first step in trying to procure some sort of loan, an appraisal??