Given all these things, is it advisable for my father in law to not 'hand over the keys' until at least closer to the anticipated close of escrow in the case that it is 2-3 months out?

(Do they utilize self-showing, lockboxes, supra keys ect.)7) Do you have any tenant guarantee for tenants you place in the property?

I am currently binge listening to BP podcast and looking forward to start attending some of the local meet ups as I hear networking is very key in this business.

Just omit any mention of that point, but you can still mention that the seller would save $ vs listing on the market because you would be dealing direct and can essentially bypass agents (if they desire, or say you have no problem if they want to be represented for safety, they key is making them comfortable).

If I have their SSN and other info I just log into my account and key in their data.

I’d say, as others have already, education is key, but there’s no better education that to learn by doing.

What are your favorite sites/resources for researching list prices, sale prices, cap rates, rents, employment and demographic trends, etc?

It's key to get professional opinions from well/septic operators to assess the nature of the private system. 

And he also told me, "I do not think you can access into the property and property only is sold for “as it”Let me know thanks.I really think he doesnt have a clue where he put the key and he's not visiting anytime soon.At this point I'm not sure what to do, please help!

The investors funded the entire purchase and renovation funds.The key to this is finding a REALLY GOOD deal.