That way I’ve got the bargaining power of cash with a quick close and a super clean offer, and the benefit of financing later to get the best return on equity/ COC.

Quote from @Clare Cui: Wow all these insights are so powerful ,and ultimately I decided to go with my gut and Im glad I did.

Honestly, I do not have a lot of guidance and am overwhelmed by this whole process.

If you haven't heard, college athletes at power schools are making Big Paychecks.

I've since lost my helper, and am overwhelmed with the work ahead.

I use Podio so I have the power to integrate with many other platforms for things like sending direct mail or text message from the CRM.

Some states require a long formal court process, during which time the person in charge (executor or administrator, aka personal representative) may have certain interim powers to sell real estate before distributing to heirs or beneficiaries.Other States make it possible to get a single court order distributing real estate to heirs or beneficiaries without the need of the lengthy interim (formal) probate.Still other States permit a really informal, simplified method of transferring real estate from a deceased person to their heirs without court involvement.Hence, you you've got to know the State, the basics rules for that State and what's required to purchase in order to know when the sweet spot to market to a probate seller is.

NOTE: We have a specific POA - power of attorney given to us to act on behalf of the loan borrowers with regard to THIS property and their loan.

People are feeling the pressure from higher interest rates (yes they're coming down slightly) but with turnkey multifamily that has to sell it can be powerful to have cash. 

The strategy you are implementing we like the call the "Holy Grail" of house hacking haha; purchasing a small-multifamily to house hack with a VA are powerful tools, and done correctly can really help kick start and build a great porfolio.