In fact, an agent can get you into on market properties and when you write an offer, the rest can easily be handled by a title company / real estate attorney (depending on your area) all the way to closing. 

This allows one to build business credit for their investment company too, allowing one to borrow even more in the future.

I’m the owner of a newer General Contracting company serving the area, we started operating in September last year.

A company by the name of “Saluda Grade” contacted me explaining they took over their debts however, they are not buying back the property as we originally agreed with STOA. 

If you're unsure about the legalities or the best approach, consulting with a property management company familiar with local laws or a real estate attorney could be invaluable.Best of luck with your new property and navigating this transition smoothly!

To me that is buying stock in a company that primarily owns real estate. 

I would suggest to connect to other local investors as much as possible to network, educate yourself, make connections with title companies, contractors, wholesalers, hard money lenders etc, those will prove vital to your success.

This will be your main reference for your loan numbers.To track it in an accounting software, any software will work.

What is generally needed to become HUD certified property management company? 

Or Cash-out refi, but have that money just sit in my bank account until I return to the states?