Also, many agents will view you adversely.

All I can say if your getting started is to try and learn as much as you can, take a little risk and don't give up when adversity hits. 

If you are risk adverse real estate, (especially out of state) is not for you.

I want to start investing as soon as possible but don’t know the problems I will run into/how to over come these problems?

You'd just have to overcome some financing issues.5.

How risk adverse are you?

I've written to her and tried to request *address service* on that letter since that same lien hasn't been paid in the last couple of years.I'm guessing my best course is to consult a legal professional but I'm trying to get as much leg work done ahead of time.MY QUESTION: If I'm able to make contact with any of the 'next of kin' for either party, is it possible that one of the parties can claim 'adverse possesion' and claim rights if I cannot get both entities together on the deal?

However; as a wholesaler, you are contractually adverse to both the original seller and the ultimate buyer. 

The key to overcoming the earnest money deposit is to find motivated sellers who HAVE TO sell, and that is not easy.I hope this helps.

If they are being denied then the question is "what is the denial reason" and can that be overcome.