I know out here on the West coast with our digitalized title plants that each title company has it would be a matter of a few clicks for customer service department to transmit a copy of the mortgage to me..

Take advantage of all the information available to you.

If you own (2) properties free and clear you could simply do a cash out refinance. 

Analyze the WHY behind your current investors reasoning for not partnering up with you.

I think the uneasiness comes from not having enough reserves/ funds for downpayment and closing.

Assuming it simply won't happen, is failure to plan.

We have the drive to achieve whatever we put our mind to, the skills to create a very unique and desirable space, and the finances to back up our investment.

You're right there's few units on the market, but they do come up and if you're ready to commit, you can find something.

Would love to get rid of all the spam on the forums but the site is geared towards new investors and service providers; so, I am not the target audience.

Call up a couple companies.