have them sign a PSA first or open escrow with my preferred title company first?

Check each out as they all offer different thingsProperty management/rent collection: Avail, Innago, Apartments.com, Hemlane, Turbotenant, Rentredi, Tenant Cloud, eRentpayment, zillow rental managerRental accounting tool: Azibo, Stessa, REIHubRental banking: Azibo, StessaMove-in/move-out inspections: RentCheck Any preferences and if so, why?

So, i guess to your point its a matter of preference in regards to working with a buyer or negotiating a wholesale contract.

I have some soft quotes for bank debt but I'd prefer to stick with private debt if possible. 

She has talked about maybe getting a job, but we would prefer not to put our son in daycare if possible. 

Mezzanine Debt and Preferred Equity. 

The best way is doing through an agent but if you really prefer not to use an agent, I would recommend posting on Zillow and FB marketplace (I have had good luck with both). 

I chose to invest in both but prefer FTF for the higher interest rates.

I would prefer to hang it somewhere where they work with investors so I can gain experience before my first transaction.

Prefer area with population and job growth potential.