I open my first small business at the age of 18 selling electronic cigarettes, it was going really well until the competition of other shops grew.I now work a regular job paying about 65,000 a year. 

I'm guessing the sale happened before it was recorded electronically.

They also electronically record after closing vs sending someone to the court house This allows for more frequent same day recordings.

realty has a flat fee listing service for the MLS and they overnight a sign and an electronic lockbox.

Ask to see evidence of any claims a seller makes in the form of electronic payments and thorough record keeping.

I have used Harry’s firm (Harry Marsh Law) for a double assignment closing last year and the process was very smooth and all electronic. 

Also: we only take electronic payment on anything rented this way, one-way ACH.

I'm kind of a tech geek at heart (my primary job is network analyst/IT) and I love to teach myself all things tech/electronic/software but as my wife so nicely put it.."

You can strike out any portion you're not comfortable with (not by electronic signature, print it out).

Leads - from the internet or run ads in local papers.Negotiate the price on the phoneMake a trial offer - a trial offer is an offer well below what they wanted - a TRIAL OFFER  will smoke out their true motivation.Always ask for contract candy - that is anything they can add to the deal - all the furniture, owner financing, interest free note for their balance or part of it, a car, money back at settlement etc.Send a skinny contract for electronic signaturesGet it inspected, have agents look at it, get compsIf my offer is too high, go into second stage negotiations (lowering the offer).Advertise the property for sale - if no takers - have a public auction.With remote investing the United States is your market - learn how to do it and you will always have leads, deals and settlements.Good luck,Charles