It sounds like the Title Co. was not aware that the tenant prepaid rent and just prorated the current rent for the month of closing, so agree if they had no knowledge of it, would not have ever gone on the settlement statement as a credit to the buyer and they likely will not do anything post closing to help obtain those funds. 

I just want to soak up as much knowledge as possible and get my feet wet as soon as the right deal presents itself. 

Paying for the fundamental knowledge of how to invest is total bull$hi+ and it makes me mad.

I want to ask ya'll seasoned investors if you were starting out today where would you start investing with all the experience and knowledge you have now?

I have secondhand knowledge on how he (spaceX) stole a significant portion of the IP for the Dragon."

.- Background: Took some real estate classes before but really a lot of self learning on creative financing - Current Goal:To close my first wholesale deal within the next few months by learning from seasoned investors and applying proven strategies.I'm here to absorb as much knowledge as possible, so if you have any tips or resources, I’m all ears!

Did you attend educational courses to enhance your real estate knowledge?

As a business, a judge will expect YOU to know all the laws and legal procedures.Make a minor mistake and the judge is unlikely to give you a break and may rule in the tenant's favor.The judge will see the tenant as a consumer and may give them a lot of leeway in court, even give them borderline legal advice.You are in over your head, not having the knowledge to properly handle this.

Considering your situation, it can be wise to keep your 9-5 job while you develop your real estate knowledge and network.

I have personally known Dmitriy for over 15 years, and my company Marshall Reddick has referred him hundreds of clients since then that have all raved about his service, knowledge, and professionalism.