We're also seeking to buy a local (Raleigh / Durham) property management company to expand that business more rapidly.

He was telling me the subject was not worth it (not good for me) I told him I had 13 offers at or above asking price within 3 days on market. 

Warren - I'm in the Atlanta market and would love to connect.

As far as meetups go, you can find a lot of local events posted here on BiggerPockets: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-real-estate-events-...I also have a list of Chicago meetups that I can share with you as well.

He is on the market to buy and has expressed interest in our rental.

@Yinon Estikangi Typically if the property has been owned for less than 6 months and the property was recently renovated then we would be fine closing vacant and use the appraisers opinion of market rent to determine DSCR. 

The best course of action is talking to so many sellers through your marketing that you find the ones that are truly motivated at the price you are willing to buy their property at..

In my area of NC, our local MLS's are writing rules to prevent wholesalers from being able to list and sell a property they have under contract. 

The Packwood, WA market encompasses this mantra, with a flood of weekend warriors up to White Pass ski area in the Winter, and absolute Hunt/Hike/Bike/Fish Mecca in the Summer/Fall.

If they tenant is $300 below market, that's costing you $3,600 a year.