The difference between MKE and Chicagoland does not warrant the extra effort that comes with going remote.Everything gets so much more complicated as soon as you can't swing by your property after work.

Even when we manage to reach a working voicemail,owners often assume we are just another "we buy land" serviceoffering far below market value.Given thesechallenges, we are eager to learn the most effective strategies for locatingpotential sellers and establishing a professional, trustworthy connection thatencourages serious consideration of our offers.Telephone/voicemail is informal, hence casual, hence “we aren’t putting much effort into this.”

If you are not representing the seller, you can't list it on the MLS. 

I've also used some more obscure companies in the seller financing world like Pioneer Title in Idaho (they call in Long Term Escrow Servicing) and Security Escrow in NM (recently purchased by Sunwest Escrow).

Maybe your seller just wanted to put it under contract first.

Locate a Motivated Seller that will consider Seller Financing.

Does the TL get 20% even though:- technically I am not mentioned as being on any team in the brokerage system and the commitment letter has the wrong brokerage logo- I have not signed any other documents/team contracts as the TL never handed me any to sign but was supposed to- my COI/SOI leads have not signed any buyer's/seller's agreements with me but may next yearDo I have to do an exit interview (even though there was no mention of it at any time or in the commitment letter)?

Seller financed deals are nice but still often require a down payment as well and can be much harder to find than deals you can finance through some form of lender.

Vet potential partners carefully and aim for relationships that can grow with your portfolio.In this higher interest rate environment, focus on cash flow and creative financing options like the HomeStyle rehab loan or seller financing.

This is something you would have had the seller fix for you, especially if there was a water dispensing fridge installed.