I don't have a background in real estate or family that works in the real estate sector but I am happy to learn regardless.

I have another full time job, and a career that involves improving performance within that business so it'll be hugely helpful coming from that kind of background. 

A bit off topic, but was that sweet looking drum set in the background yours?

As some background, I'm part time landlord managing 3 units in Long Island, NY at the moment.

Hey @Kimberly Gillock These are the things normally included in closing costs: A fee for running your credit report.A loan origination fee, which lenders charge for processing the loan paperwork for you.Attorney’s fees.Charges for any inspection required or requested by the lender or you.Discount points, which are fees you pay in exchange for a lower interest rate.Appraisal fee.Survey fee, which covers the cost of verifying property lines.Title insurance, which protects the lender in case the title isn’t clean.Title search fees, which pay for a background check on the title to make sure there aren't things such as unpaid mortgages or tax liens on the property.Escrow deposit, which may pay for a couple months' property taxes and private mortgage insurance.Pest inspection fee.Recording fee, which is paid to a city or county in exchange for recording the new land records.Underwriting fee, which covers the cost of evaluating a mortgage loan application.I crossed out the items which you shouldn't have to pay for if you are doing straight seller financing.  

I don't have a background in real estate, but I'm learning what I can from books, podcasts, and now the BP forums.  

I have a very small but somewhat of an effective internet background (really just me messing a lot of stuff up and learning from it) so I prefer ppc.

While my background is in being a contractor, I don't necessarily plan to be the GC on any rehabs that I pursue.

I also would recommend a credit/background check of the couple as part of the process. 

I have no background in Real Estate as of yet.