However save every single communication you have with them. 

@Pat L.In my "other" profession, I have built data centres, international communications networks, and delivered multiple software products.

I'm don't the best communication skills.

Sounds like bad communication from the listing agent at best.

If either is unsuitable, nothing else matters.This research is conducted prior to any communication with the seller.

Primarily law - federal and local.Just the way you communicate with a borrower is regulated.You may also be required by law to have a license.To enhance the success of investing in or participating in real estate finance also requires a more thorough ability to determine realistic real estate value and understand the future value.

Other than having a solid RE team does any one have any tips or tricks regarding communication and organization to improve the overall situational awareness of projects that are directed from afar?

This includes the way you communicate with tenants, including default notices.You are in luck.

I really liked the Jeffrey Gitomer's Little Black Book of Connections and Seven Levels of Communication by Michael Mayer(Real Estate Agent guy)

Thank you so much folks,That what I thought, I will learn in direct communications with fellow investors better then on selling event but promised to friend to share the trip and cost.