So, I need a contract, I assume I will do a title search, have the land surveyed, hire a lawyer (I have one through work that will do RE stuff) to deal with title transfer and filing or is that someone else?  

Just curious if anyone has any positive experience I’m interested in free trial but they require CC info and the few who have reviewed it experienced issues canceling membership so I’m hesitant in signing up..

You'll have no car payment, no gas payment, no auto insurance payment, won't need to worry about spending money on dates as you won't be having any, and given the 29 mile commute each way, you can cancel your gym membership if you have one.

To add to the other comments: From what I understand, an agent cannot give you a blank contract because CAR forms are specific to licensed individuals and are a result of a paid membership required to gain access to the forms.

We have a pro membership, created a spreadsheet to learn the key metrics, have adequate resources and high credit score.

I would suggest you visit your local meetings, especially of the membership variety.

See if you can work for an earthwork type company or an civil engineering or surveying type company. 

Some local credit unions will restrict membership to local residents only, or they won't do out of state deals. 

I would stay far away from Fayetteville if you're playing the long gameThank you for the input -- any idea on rental rates for either place at certain retail values - Still feeling the rental market rates out on craigslist.I'm going to be looking into joining a REIA in the area within the month, I found one that meets monthly, its ~ $150/year membership, but quite worth it for the connections if its legitimate

Until you review a title report and survey all the responses you receive will be speculation.