I currently have 9 units spread over three properties and am under contract for adding a duplex.

Your current lists in excel spread sheets could be imported as (to) tables, then you could use Quarries to funnel only the data that meets the particular criteria you are focused on.

You could do a cash out refi after the cash purchase to pull out most of your money anyways, and you would get that instant equity.However, I also believe in spreading out your risk.  

I have clients spread across the country and I even have a few local clients who I never see face to face because we do everything via phone or email.    

He is finding  deals that cash flow and or have a big enough spread to be flipped.

With any asset class, a proper investment analysis spread sheet is the best place to start.  

But this way I don't have to worry about fixing it up anymore and i can charge more since it going to spread out longer.  

My goal is to spread the word and perhaps even go to the authorities.  

The the sellers may have capital gains income from the sale so by recommending they carry back a note with you, they can spread their gain out over a multi-year.

Meaning it has the greatest consequence if the investor screws up. 2) to few units to spread the expenses over until you get over 75 units., roughly3)can't afford full time maintenance and property managers4) Properties below $4M have more competition since more people can afford them.