They have more skin in the game then you do.Make sure you get clear title.

On this 4-plex, I made a full price offer with no buyers side commission payable, title insurance and closing costs buyer paid,  no appraisal contingency, and sent a copy of bank statement showing more than sufficient funds for cash puchase (account number redacted) with a 12 day closing and an inspection clause.

I have found a friend of family member that is looking to sell 5 properties, do you guys usually meet at the title company to sign contracts or can that be done anywhere?

I'm just trying to help him figure out the best possible game plan, whether that be rolling the money into another business, investment, retirement account, etc.

So, I am a senior in college and have been in the real estate game for a couple of years.

A little off topic, but I used to work for an employment agency (for the agency) and made 100s of calls for job references.Many employers will only state black and white facts, ie if the employee worked there, the time frames, their salary and title. 

You're not a wholesaler trying to quickly get a contract signed and submitted to the title company to lock in your deal.

If you want to play the negotiation game do as Franco suggests.

But I’m also getting married in August, so I can’t afford some colossal real estate purchase — even at only 3.5% DP.What/where should my game plan be to live somewhat comfortably, and leave in a couple years with a cash-flow property?

You're in good company, I have a lot of friends in the REI game in your area.