Don't engage the conversation again. 

You can only do so much reading, and the podcasts and videos really helped switch up my study routine.

And at what point do you engage the title company?

Specifically, I would appreciate any links, videos, or other resources that outline my obligations.Do I need to mail the tenant a detailed statement showing any deductions from their security deposit and the remaining balance, if applicable?

I've read several books, listened to hundreds of podcast's and watched dozens of webinar and BP YouTube videos in preparation for my first investment.

I'll try to respond to each component of your comment:- My idea of using an equity partnership as described above is coming from Brandon Turner's book "Investing in Real Estate With No (and Low) Money Down," and in the chapter on partnerships he goes through various why someone with cash may want to engage in a partnership.

Ohio, etc) and then engage an agent in that area to help you find suitable properties. 

Find Brandon's videos on YouTube for the "four square" method of analyzing homes and practice.

There are more than enough blogs and videos here on BP or YouTube to learn from, for free.

ive watched some youtube videos of foreignors rehabbing old farm houses in Japan, just do a search for them.