For now, the main objective is to obtain an estimate for the scope of work that will be involved.

Can some one explain to me what an LLC is?

The problems, as it was explained to me when I researched the flat-fee guys when I sold my own home in MD by owner, is that 1) sometimes they don't even list in the correct MLS for your area, so make sure they do before paying anything, and 2) when agents see "contact owner for showing," or doesn't have the correct style lock-box, that can limit agents showing your home as they'd rather not deal directly with the owner or feel they'll be directing both sides of the sale without a listing agent involved.    

I'm a new investor... so new that I have never purchased a property and still rent myself, so apologies if I require a bit of over explaining.

Also, many standard contracts have a clause that seller will pay up to x% of purchase price for any lender required repairs, so your agent may just be explaining that if lender required repairs total under 1%, for example, of purchase  price, the seller will fix it per the contract, but if it goes over that amount, they can back out if they don't want to pay unless some compromise is reached.  3.  

Can you explain why a title company is not working with you?

Call section 8 and explain your taking over the property and want to know about the program and current lease copy they have on the tenant there.. they should either be able to look it up by address or name..Otherwise go ask the tenant, who her case worker is and if she has a copy of the lease paperwork.

Housing Supply ExplainedHere's an article explaining housing supply and what kind of numbers you should be looking for.

Since i'm extremely happy with my job I don't have the objective to become a REI so that i can quit my 9-5.

Explain.....