But BEWARE of the guilt-trip that will be ever so subtly put on you by them the moment you look to back out, because of all the time (read: grooming) that they have already "invested" in you! 

Its a small purchase of 15K - everything on the title and land is free and clear - seems simple, but I need to know step by step what needs to be done so when the buyer makes a trip from Atlanta I dont look like an idiot not having my Is dotted and my Ts crossed.  

This will make it easier in the future.I have since found out I had one character incorrect in the email so that is why had still been waiting approval.

Being in Michigan you will probably be tripping over properties that would make great rentals. 

One of these times I need to make the trip up there and check that out.

I'm going on a field trip in Orlando next month with Jason Hartman's group, and hope to get a feel for the market in that city.  

Given the challenges with inventory, I've started to look out of state and specifically in Ohio, with a trip planned there for next week.

I mean you could always take a nice weekend trip for $500 and still have $27,000 to invest in a new property ;-)I agree with Brian, but I never count on market appreciation.

the owner was on a business trip ( which I wanted to discuss now versus until his return on Monday which is doable since we all have cell phone).  

The buying and selling process is a little more emotional than a trip down the river though.