Don't release it until you have note buyer committed.

Hi Las Vegas and Bigger Pockets, My name is Rapheal Hicks and I am now committed to investing in real estate.

We need responsible people with honor, integrity and commitment in leadership.

In RI it's attorneys who handle the escrow/closing, rather than title companies.Usually in Rhode Island, if you're using an agent and the standard RIAR (RI Association of Realtors) purchase and sale forms, you wouldn't engage an attorney until your offer is accepted (which in RI is the same as getting a signed P&S back), unless you or the seller is putting something out of the ordinary in the P&S (usually in the additional provisions on the last page but there are a few other places extra language can be added).In that case you might want to bring in your attorney to double check the language you or (especially) the seller are proposing, just so you understand what you'd be committing to.I'm not sure what your connection is to Rhode Island but since your profile says you're in Maryland there are probably some differences between the two states when it comes to real estate.

The lenders will normally not verify the funds until a couple days before the mortgage commitment. 

He did a house-hack before the term was even coined, and I was committed to do the same.He gave me the contact info of the agent he used and I went to see her the next day.

While the owner occupied commitment is one year, it is almost impossible to get out that quickly: new mortgage, find a place, move and so on.The numbers will also look different.

I have my eye on the BRRRR strategy but need to learn more about managing a rehab before I commit.

With the right mentoring program, right mindset, and commitment it will shortcut your learning and potentially connect you with other like minded individuals locally and nationally. 

I made a commitment to myself that in 2018, I would buy at least one investment property, whether solo or with a partner.