Seller remains on the deed -it's still his property until the option is exercised.

I hate paper, so I always push for an electronic version of anything that would need to go to a physical address.  

I'm not sure if me actually seeing the property holds much value if I'm getting a professional inspector and an appraisal, but I can't help but get a sense of paranoia being that I won't physically see it and that I'd have to trust someone else's word. 

If tenant violates this Paragraph 9 or any agreement to keep a pet on the Property, Landlord may take all or any of the following action: 1 dog to be part of the lease (my highlight)  (1). declare Tenant to be in default of this lease and exercise Landlord's remedies under Paragraph 27;  (2).

I would also avoid the practice of rent credits - crediting back part of the rent towards a downpayment when they exercise the option - or collecting above market rent and setting a portion aside towards the downpayment {the CRA will see this practice as an instalment sale}.You will also want to be certain your tenant / purchaser will be able to exercise the option and either buy out the property in cash, or be able to secure a mortgage at the time of exercise.  

The reason for this post is that I want people to share their ideas with me and everyone on BP about how we can physically start in REI.

It must be something about the physicality of picking up a book and reading it that makes it that much better. 

. - there is no need for a physical fax machine these days.  

I have average to poor credit and don't physically have a down payment.

Physically visiting probate court will have the added benefit of allowing you to meet the court staff, other investors etc.