This combined with the fact it is a rapidly appreciating neighborhood and cash out refinancing in a year or two. 

And at the end of the day, if you are wanting to buy as an investment, the best investors are rarely in a rush.  

These strategies, when combined with solid due diligence, can help structure deals that might otherwise fall through.

You can combine "subject to" transactions along with "contracts for deed" transactions to have the title and mortgage remain in the sellers name. 

This deal was financed through a combination of Partner Driven capital and funds from Matt & Penny Winfrey, allowing for a swift cash purchase that gave us an edge in negotiations and facilitated a rapid transaction.

Can happen, but pretty rare. 

Investment-minded agents are relatively rare but if you're going to be working with an agent, you definitely need to work with someone who understands what's important to investors and if willing to make both low and multiple offers. 

You're actually taking action which is amazing and rare.

Rarely, does anyone want to repeat this process annually.

Very creative folks.Loopnet (rare you'll see any 4 plex or smaller here, sometimes)Crexi (commerical exchange) - some brokers who specialize in MF will list their small MF on here as well.Hope all that's helpful!