Usually, the smaller Title companies will run the search for free to try and gain business.

Should I continue my due diligence, since I’m just learning and I can gain a wealth of experience in the process or do I let this one go?

My remaining issue is the tax implications of owning the property, I have the property tax covered with the calculator but I am concerned about the capitol gains tax.

It is a way to defer your capital gains tax on a home sale.  

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The strategy has been gaining popularity thanks to the numerous benefits of rent to own for each party in the transaction.

The typical calculators don't account for the fact that I need to live somewhere, would be paying holding costs such as utilities anyways, or that I won't be paying taxes on the gain (Yay owner occupant!). 

Maybe you sir, with respect, should gain a bit more knowledge before criticizing others.

As you gain experience later on, you might adjust the management arrangement to your advantage, but not until you can convince the investor that you can do the job.The investor: Who are you fishing for?