If so, and the title commitment identifies those encroachments as specific exceptions on the title commitment, you would say "Not acceptable. 

You will learn a ton by just committing and doing a deal.

This works to your benefit as well.A majority of people I speak to want to get a non-exclusive agreement with me and it is very much a matter of if you can't commit to me, why would I commit to you? 

They can only commit to a 10-month lease (which takes us to 5/31, on the school schedule and likely a time of high demand) and will almost certainly leave at that time, as they're looking at jobs outside the area. 

Any tips would helpful, as I’ve already committed to getting licensed!

If all goes well, I'll ramp up my financial commitment in a few years. 

I have contemplated real estate for several years but am now “All In” and 100% committed.

As I mention in other threads this business can be trench warfare, I would take this time to understand what you are committing yourself to and prepare by building the necessary components of an operation, not tangential fluff.

He passed away at 104 years old but worked well into his late 90's putting together deals and he instilled a core value of commitment and being a man of our word...I also have 2 children that are counting on me to give them opportunities that I never had as a child.

As an example, if one investor is the 1st to commit, I credit them with giving me the momentum to pursue the deal.