In these types of situations, I find it far safer for me as the buyer to take control of the property by doing this a subject-to type of transaction (we get title and record with a title company). 

I know that in Oregon you can get sales contracts at places like Staples and then you will just take the paperwork to a title company to assist in the transfer.

As the title says, Im looking to find out if applying to multiple mortgage lenders will have a big impact on my credit score?

You tagged a bunch of cities so you’ll almost certainly start getting agents responding on this thread.

There were some last-minute issues with the title but our RE attorney was great and resolved the issue in time for the early closing.

@Stephen Kappre sorry for the incorrect tag

A duplex you would but single family, no.I hope this helps in some way but tag me with any additional questions. 

Partner on the first 5 to 10 deals so you'll learn values, repair costs, contracts, title issues, etc. 

Are there any investor friendly Realtors, title companies, contractors?

Your only other option is subprime unless you find some to get on the loan and you are added to the title until you have 2 y employment history to refinance it