Another option you could explore would be reaching out to the successful teams/agents in your area and see if they might be in need of an office assistant or inside sales agent with the ability to move in to being an agent.

You might spend a few bucks more now but when you go to sell it in the future the insured chain of title will save you future expenses and bring top dollar to your future sale

They sell a couple houses for a friend or family member, make a couple commission checks, and spend those checks on personal things rather than growing their business.

I want to make the offer contingent on equity with the seller assisting with closing.

If you need any help or assistance please don't hesitate to reach out!

If you want to protect your investment, spend the time being clear and thorough in your scope of work.

I'd be happy to assist in any way, feel free to reach out.Brian

I’m also willing to assist other investors in the Atlanta area in order to learn the business.

Spend a few hundred bucks, and sit down with a local RE attorney. 

Louis based upon a combination of rent to home prices, job markets in the area, and places I could see myself spending considerable time.