Looking into getting into my first investment property sometime soon, contemplating on flipping or not.

I've been contemplating real estate investing for a few months now, and recently found BP.

I don't have my license, and while I have contemplated it, I am still raising kids and want to work (invest) on my own time. 

I pulled up the titles and found he still owns 6 of the 10, so I'm writing a contract for those as we speak, but I'm contemplating which would be better:A) Should I let him foreclose on the other 2-4, and then buy the properties off him?

To that end I would like the balance of hours to be available for 2 calendar years after closing.5.NonbindingThis letter is nonbinding and constitutes an indication of intent only and creates no liability or obligation of any nature whatsoever among the parties hereto with respect to any contemplated transaction or any other matter or action described or referred to herein.

I've been contemplating hiring another attorney, I guess it couldn't hurt to get another set of eyes on the contract.

Contemplating making my house a rental instead of selling it.

It will really make you contemplate your choices.

I contemplated buying the property with her SDIRA but in talking with her she is not interested in partnering to that extent (i.e she doesn't want to own property)Please advise!

Therefore, I have been contemplating expanding my search for a farm area to neighboring cities/towns.Specifically, I live in Montgomery County Maryland, but I work near Baltimore.