However, with this in mind, contact the closing firm and ask for an escrow fee sheet to ensure that it somewhat aligns with the standard title/escrow fees that other closing attorneys offer.

@Don Konipol  Don talk about a book on this subject by I think its Jimmy Napier which was written years ago But Don says its the bible I personally have not read it As I got my education working for a HML in Oakland CA and got on the job training as it where .He was a legend and I was very fortunate to find my way to his company and then eventually end up running it.

Ask the seller's agent to put their counter offer in writing.

If you need assistance in flipping a property, or really any job an inexperienced person can do, I am very interested for any exposure I can get to real-estate investing.

After some travel over the past few years, I find myself back in Boston with a job that could shape up to be pretty okay in the long run. 

I grew up in WNC and still have family there so that is an option and even have placed offers on cabins in WNC to make an STR but nothing has panned out yet for something like that.

In your scenario, maybe you could offer more money if they agree to your terms.

We offer it at TFSB but it does require the basics like qualified credit score, DTI ratios - Must have W2 or (2 years of 1099 income) to qualify.

LLCs do offer a lot of protection.

- Lastly I would also consider recommendations for a company who offers HELOCS (NOT cash out refi) for rental properties.