I don’t have it under contract yet or a cash buyer, but I wanted to get an idea if I am doing this right.

Have a decent credit history, have 37k in retirement fund, and have connections to end buyers thanks to another peer of mine. 

"WHAT OTHER FORMS OF HOUSE HUNTING CAN I DO TO ACTUALLY FIND THAT PERFECT DEAL?" 

When I get the seller to sign the contract that I plan on assigning to another buyer,  I have to give them copies obviously so I just leave and bring them back? 

A ton of development and renovations happening in the area and you still have the commuter rail which is making it an ideal place for young buyers. 

The appraisal is just a data point, the property is really worth what a buyer will pay for it. 

Rather brokers shop for likely buyers among those who bought from them before.

My motto and one of the investing principle is " Never Ever Be A Motivated Buyers" Don't be desperate to get in to a deal, this could cost you dearly. 

Using a credit card, the buyer disassociates themselves from the purchase.

Retail buyers get the same info at just about the same time as real estate licensees, and the listing agents are present at 99% of all showings so in most cases you're not going to getter better access to info or seeing properties.