Fingers crossed.

I highly recommend reading the BRRRR book by David Greene, even if that is not your strategy.

If you are showing up just for the sake of crossing another item off your list, you might as well skip it.

If I could do it, I would go into these people's houses and stack the bills of my lowball offers on their kitchen tables, more money than they've ever seen together all in one place, all wrapped and green and practically glowing with possibilities.

I also wanted to thank @David Greene for writing the book on long distance real estate investing. 

Or is there cross streets (ie a rectangle Area) that we should avoid?

Because it *will* happen, it's not if it happens, it's to be prepared for when it happens. 2 chefs in same kitchen will always be a disaster. 2 similar personalities/tempers will be a disaster.You should very clearly know each other and who ends an argument and if either of you can END an argument, regardless of who's right or wrong or whatever.Also in a business you should agree on who owns what areas of responsibility and agree, cross your heart and hope to... that the person who owns that area HAS the final word on decisions.Running a business is not democracy, it's like this: I will hear your feedback, from anyone who cares to speak up and I will speak up last after I heard everyone, but I make the final decision.

Both sides titles company gave us the green light with the simultaneous close.

BP). 3) Crossing that finish line and reaching those real estate goals can be euphoric, because only you know the fortitude required to get to that point.

hi alI'm very glad to hear that you have done a thorough due diligence:) I think a closing company is a good idea, to cross check what you find.