PS before the hedge funds jumped in about 2011 to 2012 I was an activce courthouse buyer in Henry county and a few of the counties on the north side of Atl metro so been to many of the  auctions having them all on one day is a cluster .. you have multiple criers crying sales simultainously it can be hard to follow but you can also squeeze out one that folks missed.. we did quite well until the hedge funds knocked us little guys out of the area..

A 4-bed, 3-bath rambler with a large lot in a high-demand area is bound to attract buyers.

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. 

Regarding the loan, yes, I am considering using an FHA loan since I think it’s a great option for a first-time buyer like me.As for a brand-new triplex, I hadn’t thought about that yet, but it’s definitely something I’ll explore.

I have used RentecDirect for a few years and it has not failed me.

most realtors deal with primary / retail buyers and sellers and they too aren't going to just walk properties for you. 

Just because a buyer doesn't fit the bank criteria, does not mean that they are a poor borrower.

-there is tremendous demand for inventory among both primary buyers and investors. 

Even with a great opportunity, trust is the foundation of any partnership.In my partnership, we had already worked together on multiple deals—me as the agent and him as the investor buyer—so we had established a strong foundation of trust.

Those I know who are successful real estate investors have tried and failed in different areas through the years.