> If you self-manage, has that been more difficult than you originally planned?

However, there isn't a strong sales history, so we are going to pass on it.I have another deal lined up that I plan on purchasing in the next few days.

Do a Reverse ExchangePlan ahead - Plan to win!

While you are assuming this is a shotgun approach, my post was intentional and was to only connect, without promise of referrals, because my plan is to vet anyone that decided to reply. 

We plan on doing more flips and adding to our hood portfolio even more over the next year. 

They have since come back and asked for reimbursement of their meals during those days.

In planning to sell the final bed and breakfast 5 years ago I bought a duplex.

If you wanted to work with a developer/builder, I would think with our engineering backgroud, you should be able to be a project manager, forward planning, even acquistions associate, albeit with some training. 

If you bank at a retail bank it's likely that you could pull a cashier's check to provide  certified funds.As to the wisdom of using other people's money (that you are solely responsible for) you'd better be comfortable with repayment even if things don't work out as planned.

If you ever plan to develop the land and sell it you'll use a title company and they'll do the research then, and if there is an issue in the chain of title then you'll wish you did it on the front end.