But honestly I was overwhelmed at the expected time commitment.

Being new as you are to this, you can't yet assess the contract, assignment agreement, survey (if any), title commitment, closing docs, etc.

Suggesting fraud in a public forum probably isn’t s great idea.Ok, you can get down from your high horse now because no where am I suggesting that I plan to commit fraud.  

An owner or investor is committing to a long term partnership with the feds, and the gvt isn't known for being efficient or easy to work with.

@Lindsay Ferlin I see this is your first post so welcome to BP.Part of the answer depends on you and your commitment and discipline. 

Not saying your trying to commit fraud but perception is reality for many.

Maybe you can get him to commit to walking with you once weekly to start.

Real Estate is not something that has been on my radar and I think a large part of the reason for that is that it has always either seemed 1) out of reach due to cost, or 2) too much of a commitment to a specific location is required (which is a turnoff to me as I like the idea of being able to switch jobs and move to a new city at any point).

Its important for fellow investors to remember that when a realtor is involved in the deal the game changes, you now have a motivated party committed to getting the best deal for who he/she is representing.

I was committed to seeing this through within 90 days.The PurchaseIn the middle of March I continued to educate myself, crunching the numbers in the BP calculators, and then putting in offers.