A well connected agent can also tap into their network.. for instance, probate attorneys might know of people seeking short-term solutions.

Readers should seek professional advice.

The best advice I can give you for seeking counsel in online forums is learn how to ask specific questions and provide as much detail as you can. 

The thread was intended to seek guidance on completing the deal, and even If I disagree with opinions I understand it doesn't make either side more or less valid.

Hi Pat, I would suggest seeking work through a Brokerage as an administrative assistant. 

Asa result, we are seeking alternative methods for acquiring off-marketproperties.While we havedeveloped a robust system for identifying and pre-qualifying potential landparcels, one of the major hurdles we face is reaching the property owners.

Readers should seek professional advice.

But I am sure they talked about fines and penalties. 

Contact potential sellers who are not actively seeking to sell their real estate holdings.  

Know that every long term lender will require a survey and if something comes up on it when you are trying to sell or refi, you could get stuck in hard money without an easy or quick way to get out.Is there a pre-payment penalty?