Using the leverage of the relationships of another top agent in that other market to make my offer stronger. 

I have never been challenged more in my life than I have with real estate, but I have always come out stronger because of it.

Every company is going to operate a bit differently and you want to ensure that you are comfortable with their operations as well as their style of communication.No company is perfect but a great company will provide great communication to owners and tenants alike and be proactive in refining their systems so when the inevitable hiccups occur there is a plan of action to make corrections and grow stronger over time. 

The GE Cafe package has more functionality (Ice dispenser, filtered water, Keurig, wifi), while the Viking has a stronger luxury brand. 

Most title companies if your just one off buyer wont do the note for you.. they do them for me but we are a top tier client.So you have the note sent to title they prep the closing statement and deed and put your note in the file as well.. when its ready to close the title company is going to contact your lender provide wire instructions and tell them how much they need to wire into close.you going to either go in, or have a mobile notary come to you.. sign notarize the deed of trust ( Notes are generally not notarized or need to be  although does not hurt to do it but like I said not common and does not make them any stronger to notarize them)you sign... your lender wires in the dough  seller signs returns their docs.. and next day or so when all docs are together it closes and you now own it subject to the loan.the title company will then send the Original signed note and copy of HUD etc to your lender.. you get copy of hud.. your the owner lender is the bank. simple done every day.on the West coast we DONT use attornies to close and we do NOT do wet closings I have not been to a closing basically in 25 years.. occasionally if I am around the title company I will go in and sign but NEVER is the buyer and SEller in the same room and NEVER are checks distrusted on the spot like they do back east.For one I would NOT accept a check from a closer attorney or other wise I ONLY accept wires as a seller ...

1, A multi-member LLC is stronger,  Have your wife/husband co-own with your if you are married. 2, In your formation papers, articles of formation, State that the owner of the PA LLC is owned by the Wyoming one. 

It would also be a stronger argument if you had done this and then held the newly created properties for a year or so.  

I ask because I’ve heard from other investors that sometimes going w the listing agent may help you better understand the seller motivation and what it would take to present a stronger offer.

Just popping my head to say 'hi' to all the wonderful and talented folks here making the BP community richer and stronger (both materially and mentally)!

You have a solid budget and I concur with other posters that the appreciation is a stronger possibility in the hunters point and bay view areas.