Or maybe another approach to reaching my goal of becoming a successful real estate investor.

Feel free to give suggestions to increase my success in real estate investing.

Plus the most successful realtor in the town is also a friend, so I feel safe about all information they are providing.Property Info:5 total units: 4 - 2BD/1BR's and 1 - Owner's unit 1BD/1BR w/ a loft and garage.

Also if you really want more 'hand holding' training then the best 2 are 'Lance Edwards Multifamily Success Home Study System' and "Multifamily Investing Academy with Charles Dobbins'

Ultimately, I'd like to get to the point with investing where I don't need to have a full-time corporate job.I look forward to meeting people on here and gaining the knowledge to become a very successful investor. 

If a property only receIves one offer then that is who would get the property (after negotiating the price).

Real estate is one of the last great free-market environments. everything is negotiable, and some providers are better than others, meaning they offer more complete/sophisticated service and response, wider marketing exposure, etc.I compete routinely against both higher than 5% and lower than 10% management rates and anywhere from one month's rent for a leasing fee, to half that. 

I look forward to reading about your successes~

"As is" I usually think when i see this it is a seller that doesn't want to negotiate on conditions you should have considered when you make your offer.

Also, negotiate, but know what your max is.