Unless your Realtor had an unusual situation, it might be time to look for a more responsive Realtor.Also while on this subject, I can tell you from years of experience...Have your Realtor present your offer in person.  

I really like your business approach, it seems a more elevated and sophisticated way of doing business (which has not at all been my experience with realtors in SoCal and I'm talking like 5-10 of them.

Keeping your books in the cloud (QBO) will open you up to a more seamless and efficient way of interacting with your accountant. 

If you are comfortable with long distance investing, I would sell and use the proceeds to purchase multiple properties in a more economical market.

The service was kind of bad when we had the initla phone call so I’ll get a more clear picture when I go meet with them tomorrow evening.Also, they’ve already purchased the new home and are currently living in it.

Find another one.You can find a more informed banker; transfer of title always comes with some risk. 

I'm very serious about starting up and my brother-in-law is as well, but if my $500 could be spent towards my business in a more effective way I would rather do that as well.

In a more realistic deal you might leave some money in.

My father has been trying to get me to take a more active approach and he thinks out of the three of us I am the most likely to truly accomplish something within this world. 

I may be wrong or feel inadequately educated enough to know if I am or not.