I came across a motivated absentee seller that lives out of state.

Seller: - Anything they say over $100k means they are not motivated.

My motivation to start out buying and renting out properties is growing day by day but I am looking for any guidance and advice on how to move forward with a few properties that I predict with not only grow in value in the near future to sell but to provide consistent cash flow month to month. 

I don't see that flying unless they are motivated. 

It would be good to know the seller motivation, if it is an older investor that property manages as well he/she may just want to step away from the day to day and could be okay with owner finance (OF). 

Start studying as much information as you can about real estate investing.Step 5: Figure out how to live off W (less then you earn)Step 6: Open a savings account and put your savings into it (X+Y+Z)-W= S (Savings)Step 7: Offer to help another real estate investor do anything they need in return for mentoring you.Step 8: Listen to positive people daily who are motivating.

What if my motived seller has a realtor involved how would I go about buying the property?

However, my wife and I have since found new motivation and come into a little money and now we want to capitalize and make things happen.

Like I always say, you guys motivate me to continue to develop and grow. 

I am highly motivated, and a quick learner.