The title search would likely happen simultaneously to your own due diligence and the lender's due diligence so it wouldn't really be separate steps.

But if you feel like you can learn the same skills on your own through experience and other resources, saving that extra tuition for your first investment might be the better move.

It remains to be seen what the parcel by the airport now owned by the developers will become.Now what?

Take advantage of its valuable resources to further enhance your knowledge.Remember, the key to maximizing your experience is to be proactive, ask questions, and share your own experiences.

Starting in real estate is exciting but comes with its own set of challenges.

If you own (2) properties free and clear you could simply do a cash out refinance. 

This is 5 mobile homes and one building being remodeled as a storage unit. 4 park owned homes and 1 tenant owned home.

It's much better to be able to do your own screening as oposed to hoping the seller did their homework :-) If the property is clean and the rent is fair, it should rent out quickly.

This is the simplest method, but it also means your tenants are more likely to abuse the utilities by leaving windows open with the heat or A/C running, leaving lights on, ignoring the toilet that constantly flushes on its own, etc.3.

Not sure I would use up my full emergency fund for a down payment, owning 2 properties and not having any funds for emergency is not advisable in my book.