Wholesale Marketing to Acquire Buy & Hold Properties

[Evan Thomas]

The more I think about how I'd like to find a buy and hold property, the more sense it makes to market like a wholesaler. That way I can find the best deals with the lowest prices and (hopefully) The highest cash flow. But I have a few questions. 

1. Does anybody use this strategy of buying and holding deals they've found through motivated sellers or direct mail campaigns? How does it work for you?

2. If I wanted to market to sellers  that I would buy their house, but I would need a mortgage to do so, could I still persue this strategy? 

I know a lot of investors eventually come across deals like this just by being in the business (they know a guy who knows a guy who wants to sell his house), but I'd like to start my Real Estate Investing in this way. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.