Get a gander at your competition and see what they are offering and take it up a notch.You might check Fiverr or TaskRabbit (not sure for interior designer) and see who is out there.They should be able to help you out remotely and without spending a ton of dough.

Builders offered everything from rate buydowns to other buyer incentives to make their homes more attractive.

Step 2: Narrow down your "buy box" (are you market-indifferent, are you looking for a certain level of cash flow, etc.).Step 3: Connect with real estate agents and begin making offers!

@Kwanza P.Here you can learn more about non-recourse loans:https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/2810/46115-real-e...Here is a list of lenders offering non-recourse financing to Solo 401k:https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/2810/50272-list-o...You protect your property by purchasing insurance. 

Samford's business school also offers a concentration in real estate investment and management.

From my experience, cities like Greenville, Columbia, Augusta, Huntsville, Chattanooga, and Jacksonville offer strong house-hacking opportunities with growing job markets, solid rental demand, and affordable multi-family options.

Watch out for what gets deducted in home warranty or concessions but those will be in offers you accept. 

This is limiting my options.I have never utilized the multifamily lending products offered by Fannie, Freddie, etc., so I would be interested to a) hear other BP members' lender recommendations for this sized property and also b) other members' experiences working with Fannie, Freddie, etc.  

My company offers real estate syndications.

Off market and the new the owner used an agent so I reached out to the agent and made an offer How did you finance this deal?