Biggest challenge was I tried to do too much myself, failed a lot, but in the end learned a ton to be better for future projects and still made money.

The title company that informed you about needing one can probably refer you to one.

I am looking to pick up a buy and hold single family or duplex property in the near future. 

I’m really looking at this as a way to eventually bridge my career out of health care and into real estate investment and to begin to build a future for myself and my family as I just don’t see it happening punching a clock day in and day out.

@Sean VitaleWelcome to BP, and congratulations on making the decision to invest in your future via real estate.I have written a few blog posts that may help you get started here on BP, and with your investing.

-Try asking for references at mobile home parks in your market- People that live in the park and are working on their home-Mobile home supply storesHope this helps you out!

I've referred her to several other people and she made more commission.

And since the loans are 30 year loans, the payments are lower which help you qualify for future loans.

I am referring to the following article:  Ultimate Rule: Better Tenants = Fewer Management ProblemsThe ultimate rule to help you reduce bad tenant situations is to lease to better tenants in the first place.

Do you know specific books or other references that would support my research?