The owners at the time were directed to our Real Estate agent and she showed us the property as it was a good investment opportunity.How did you finance this deal?

But for many people, it is one of a number of sources of deal flow, to add to MLS listings, wholesalers, direct owner outreach, auction, etc.Assuming you are specifically talking about sheriff auctions, just make sure you familiarize yourself with the general procedures for the auction.  

You need to talk to people directly and find full cycle experience from start to exit for syndications.

Professional PMs use specialized tools to verify income directly with a tenant’s bank or payroll service, ensuring legitimacy.

Will it spark the fed to act, and if so, in which direction? 

A lot of universities have students that need mid term housing due to graduation dates, mini semester programs, etc. and I've found if you approach them and offer them a solution to this problem, they are willing to work with you and help send business your way. 

We are reaching out to this amazing platform for some help and direction to get things rolling.

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I can't just put the LLC's income directly into my joint personal tax return, right?

You don't need a mortgage broker, just a reputable, competent direct lender that will ask the important questions upfront to properly screen your deal.