I was curious if anyone has good relationships with any specific Escrow agents or title companies that are investor friendly that they would recommend?

I have quite a bit of cash to invest as well as many friends and family in the area that could prove valuable in caring for a rental property.

Plus one tenant, the only legacy,  I wouldn't put past inviting friends in to do laundry.  

Your best bet is to network with investors and mortgage brokers that are investor friendly.

Friends, family, business associates, doctor, dentist, accountant, etc.

One of the frequent money cases that people share with me is one spouse wants to invest to get out of the rat race but the other spouse is unwilling to do so because their family grew up with little money.

I graduated from the University of Puerto Rico in May 2017 and during this period a friend recommended that I read Rich Dad, Poor Dad.

However, our friends who are also buying rental properties said their agent always started renting activities early on and usually had a lease in place at the time of closing.

But, see next bit about working off-market sellers for a commission.If I am working with investors looking to flip and I source the property for them, I charge the off-market seller a small commission for bringing them the deal and I run the deal as dual agency to keep the transaction friendly and on track.

Next, IF you have access to private funding (family, friends, colleagues), THEY would likely charge less than HML Interest Rates for any balance still needed.