I realize he's a vetted professional and agents know that he'll buy fast for the right investments so they don't mind viewing first on his behalf.

What do they charge for a turnkey if you don't mind my asking?

Also, what everyone needs to keep in mind, if you want the best rates when financing your deal, you will need to get a conforming note from a conventional lender (talking residential property).

Keep in mind that dead equity is the most expensive route to purchasing artificial cash flow.

You are on a good path but before you make a move keep educating yourself about what opportunities are going to best match your personality and the long term goals you have in mind. 

I tend to ask a lot of questions, so someone that doesn't mind explaining things to me and helping me save the most I can would be incredible!

I tend to ask a lot of questions, so someone that doesn't mind explaining things to me and helping me save the most I can would be incredible!

These costs should be discrete in my mind because they are CapEx, and not OpEx and will be incurred in a relatively short period of time after purchase, and are non recurring (over the short and mid terms).  

Do you mind if I speak to them about you?

Keep in mind a quitclaim is no issue in many states, although it is an issue in Texas as most title companies will not issue a title policyUSDA only conveys via Quitclaim or Deed without Warranty.