Look at a few each day online, or catch up with an agent who knows their stuff and househacked to give you some pointers. 

Let the professionals do this properly to not have to worry about breaking your title insurance, or at least ask your closing agent if a Quit Claim deed will void your owners title. this could be different in each state. #5.

Seller's agent can no longer reach the seller to sign mutual relase form to refund my earnest money.

She is an incredible investor friendly agent down there that knows her stuff better than most. 

Keep in mind that when you are licensed as an agent, wholesaling can be restricted or disallowed by your brokerage so you want to check there first.

I'm an Agent/Investor from Pittsburgh, PA and I'm purchasing a property in NY.

I've also asked real estate agents for their opinion as well. 

Having the right attorney is a big part of the business, but also understanding how violations, town inspections, zoning certs, transfer stamps, PTAX and other "fun" parts of the closing process work are a huge part of what we do as agents. 

Hello, my situation is simple but the agent made complex.

First, I would get with two people, an investing friendly real estate agent which you could connect with on here as well as a local lender.