In the Keywords section of your profile I would add 'Olympia', 'Washington', 'Seattle' and what other areas you might be interested in investing in.

I called the assigned closing agent (property is in Maryland, closing agent is in Georgia) and the interaction was very nice, very professional.

What happens if the property isn't assigned within the time frame specified in the contract?

Lease option assignment - seller doesn't want to be a landlord.3.

Here are a few recommendations for you:Find and connect with other BP members that are in your area http://www.biggerpockets.com/meet Set up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you http://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsWishing you the best! 

Be sure to create a keyword for areas you are interested in and that way you won't miss all the talk about you target areas.

I think I need a Mortgage Note Purchase and Sales Agreement and a Mortgage Assignment Agreement along with my simple assignment contract which I already have...

Including the right to assign addendum as well as subject-to's to allow me to back out if i have to?

There was no will.The administrator assigned to the estate is the mother of her deceased son.

I'd suggest you set your keyword alerts for the area, types of property you're interested in etc. too, and that way you'll be notified when any of them are being discussed.You say you like buy and hold properties, and obviously our prices here are high, so what price range are you wanting to be in?