"Payment for properties must be in the form of lawful money of the United States, a certified or cashier's check from a Pennsylvania Bank"3) How the heck am I supposed to know the amount to have my cashiers or certified check for if I dont know the final sale price ahead of time?

I’m new to real estate investing, but I was a licensed real estate agent about 20 years ago.

I highly recommend you get some help from a local investor or agent to help guide you through the process since this all new to you.

I am in Florida, but I agree that you need a Real Estate Agent to give you an accurate Comparative Analysis.  

I found ways to provide value to him in the form of commissions as an agent on his team.

About 10 minutes later, the listing agent called my agent back, and said they accepted the offer and gave my agent "his word" that there would be no further showings on the property.

I am real estate agent working with New Western, specializing in buying and selling distressed properties that will fit investors needs.

I am real estate agent focused on homebuyers and investors (mainly offering rebates) and as an investor my focus in this area has been long term buy and hold investing.

The listing agent may advertise it as a potential straight forward flip but you're the one making the deal and need to see if there are other opportunities.

Hire an agent.But don't just hire any agent....hire a good agent.