It saves substantial $$ on flips and leasing. 

To me to be less conventional and less professional to save a little money is silly. 

be organized.Example:3 months goalEnroll in real estate class-network and meet at least 3 real estate related professionalsSave XXX dollars toward first purchaseWork on marketing strategy, and overall strategy (define markets, focus will be SFR, buy and hold with 150.00 cash flow etc) 6 month goal--pass real estate exam--Save xxx--Improve credit score from 675 to 745make these goals quantifiable and specific, in other words you can cross them off when you get them done.The plan won't be perfect buy it's a plan and you show you are executing on it. 

The idea of doing this when I have very little cash saved up, scares me though.

I offered to rent it to them way below market value so the house is occupied while I’m away for work and in hopes they can save money to purchase it .

Thus, you just need to save for the 25% down payment.

It saves me a boat load of time, at first I was replying to every email separately.

I do think searching for someone in your local real would be the best and quickest way to save this deal!

I had up to $13,000 saved up at the beginning of the year, after a few tries through out previous year in making an offer, I tilted the balance and decided to take that money and invest in "Great Memories" with family and friends, and oh boy we did like rockstar's!

Are you inclined to do some/all of the work on your own to save money?