I would contact them myself, however, I do not feel like getting emails with sales pitches for the foreseeable future.

I'm happy with my properties, however, I would like to trade future appreciation for present cash-flow.

For future reference, you have the option to choose the title company.

Again, if we are only considering the affect on credit scores, and with all the caveats about speaking to the experts in your specific area:  If your business is new, it may be beneficial to go that route and establish a business credit profile for future business transactions. 

A LLC is not necessary and will hinder your ability to borrow in the future.

In trade, you get to be on a podcast (btw, search for Gary Vaynerchuk on YouTube, he's the guy, and he says SM/Podcast/Youtube the future).

I think these strategies provide me with great opportunities to apply what I am learning on BiggerPockets, earn passive income, and evaluate my future strategies.  

I'm in the same boat as you looking to make my first purchase in the near future.

Since work has already started, its to late to add the penalty, but think about adding it in for future contracts. 

Many people say they will wait and never end up doing anything.I was in your shoes 2 years ago, couldn’t find what I was looking for in Tri State area so I decided to go to the market as a novice not knowing anything about Charlotte just the research that I’ve done and planted my roots.What I do is I buy for Positive cash flow now not for the future, I don’t even consider appreciation that’s the icing in the cake a bonus.If I can get the positive cash flow/ return I’m looking for now I pull the trigger.The way I see it when the market turns and becomes a buyer market I will be a more season investor and will be ready to bounce on great deals.