But, then that entails more complications.thats exactly what Im saying , Maybe I'll just need to go in office and speak with a USPS rep like you said.

If you're looking looking to invest in larger commercial properties (multifamily, offices, industrial, etc) - personally or through a partnership/syndication - then you should be more concerned with the points raised by @Caleb Heimsoth.My article on choosing the right real estate market and avoiding the most common due diligence mistakes should help you get started. 

Any local tips or insight into the regional markets would be much appreciated.Thanks!

I've contacted a couple of other escrow officers (not from a title company) and they seemed like they would be to set up the escrow.

Chantel,You obtain your license and during that time, find a property management company or real estate office that you would like to affiliate.

I would love tips from others who mostly buy rental units & not single homes..

(Pro tip: No one is going to sign a rent increase early.)If they are on month to month leases or informal, verbal leases, present them with notice in accordance to your state laws that says you will be increasing rent to $X on whatever date complies with the laws.Note that a 30-day notice isn't 30 calendar days, it is 30 days including one entire rental period, so if you give notice before June 1, you can increase rent on July 1.

It has a lot of actionable steps and tips. 

Right off the bat, you are able to list QuickBooks as an Office Expense.

Here are some tips I have picked up as I close on yet another property this week:CABLE/INTERNET: In this area, none are outstanding but the most commonly available is Spectrum.