Reasoning for asking this is that it could potentially be a beneficial long play on acquiring a property through assumption, and as we go down in interest rates, utilize this monetary benefit to refi as it comes at a mere .5%.

We still see 1% deals here that bring positive cash flow and have potential for appreciation. 

Is it the challenge, the potential, or something else entirely?

We are looking into houses on the lower end of the scale at first to get started for a "low risk" (we could pay mortgage out of pocket no problem even if property is vacant for 30 years) house that will give us the experience we need as rental home landlords - and I am looking down the road at potential investment ideas to keep this thing rolling.

Quote from @Blake Grzybowski: I am a wholesaler in Michigan and would like to start reaching out to potential sellers who are Maybe foreclosuresdaily.com, maybe see if any of your title company partners has access to titlepro software for leads. 

These loans focus on the property’s income potential rather than your personal income, so they don’t require W2s or pay stubs.

The unique architecture and potential of the property, as well as the money making potential that it had.

Some potential liabilities can not be limited by use of remote entities.  

Instead, the income (or potential income) of the property would be used for qualification.

Quote from @NA Hirsch: What service do you recommend for doing a soft pull on a potential borrower's credit?