I can recommend one to you; she helped a client of mine buy a home that was financed by the buyer's dad.

@Scott Anderson-  If you are able to obtain a large  credit from seller - I would  recommend  using this to " buy down the  rate" ...if you have no credit to  work with - I would recommend  using a  0 fee / low loan fee  option  to close the loan  ( with the  premise that  refinancing will be an option in the next few yrs ) 

There's loads of material in the academy and I'm happy with the investment.My recommendation for deciding whether to spend money on something like this is similar to letting a friend borrow money. 

I was curious if anyone would recommend the National Notary Association's training package for this.

Depending on what area of Ohio you're considering, I may have some realtor recommendations.

Would you recommend increasing the rent now knowing the taxes for this year will be approximately $600 ($50/month or $25 per tenant/month).

Personally, I'd recommend multiple properties, but that all depends on your long term goals.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Any recommendations?

Dont cut corners and get repairs done right the 1st time Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?