You do not need any professional real estate certifications to flip houses, however, any training or special education in this field can be helpful, it certainly can not hurt.I had no appraisal, design, agent license, architectural training, or even a contractors license.

However, a jury trial is a lot of work and expensive for both parties, so what will likely happen is you'll go to the next court date and the tenant will waive the jury trial and switch back to a bench trial (where the judge makes the decision). 

@Amber Landry  I am not sure what "high income" is but I personally would probably listen to the advice of the professional.  

In all the offers I've been a part of, a pre-approval from a traditional lender < POF from a HML < POF from an individual partner or family member < POF in personal name showing assets (like stocks) < POF in personal name showing cash or cash equivalent.Know that some of your competition, when offering on a property they know many others will be going for, emphasize their offer only requires their signature - no lenders, 3rd parties, or anything else... a true cash offer where they 100% control the decision.  

I tried using one company and found it clunky and had no success.2) I do one professional style letter and I do it for around $0.70 ea.

However, I would look into professional designations to supplement your degree.

We put all occupants of legal age on the lease for the reason of additional parties to encumber if needed.

Based on 27+ Years experience, a Title Company will NOT Release Earnest Money until both parties (Buyer & Seller) agree & SIGN OFF on who gets the Earnest Money.

We've distributed our initial round of PPMs, mostly to our network of friends & professional acquaintances, and I'd like to expand this effort and find others who'd be interested

Doesn't your lease hold both parties responsible, jointly and severally?