Any referrals for agents, property management, and other area professionals would be much appreciated.

This BP topic, Total Available Market - 2, 3, and 4 units, describes the Raleigh market for property that meets Fannie Mae 1-4 Family underwriting. 

Ask anyone with investment property and they'll tell you it's not passive.I earn enough from investments that I could be financially free for life, assuming nothing major happens.

I would offer 90% of the market value. if he sells it you with no agents he is saving 6%~ on real estate agent commission and the other 4% is a convenience fee in that he dos not have to endure showings etc. and you will get better pricing on a non-owner occupied property if you put down 25% is compared to 20%.  

@Amber ForkeyManager for all but 2 properties.

My parents have been very involved in the purchasing process- touring the property with me, etc.

I live in Monmouth County NJ and I am looking to invest in multifamily property's where I can use the BRRRR method of investing.   

Also, the lender won’t take back the property in leu of payment-we asked.

some of the charges are driving with a suspended license criminal littering/ pollution on private property no mandatory insurance unsafe lane changecriminal trespassing...showed bonded out and later dismissed disorderly conduct...later dismissed driving with no head lanps

We have 2 class A/B+ properties on the west side.