Additionally, this is a federal loan so it's been sold off and repackaged, which makes it very unlikely that any lender would ever notice that the property has been soldThat my friend, is the power of Sub To :)Yes, that is another way to do it. 

Toying with the idea of leaving 2 of the units for AirBnB or short term, fully furnished.

Also, listed/on-market deals are low-hanging fruit, amateur hour, honestly, so you can't have your cake and eat it, too, as far as, yes, you have the risk of a buyer going around you, and if you pitch an on market deal to a buyer, many them of them are turned off and feel you aren't really adding value by brining them something that anyone has access to.  Yes

Just heard an ad on the radio for  http://www.delvalproperty.com/Keep us updated on what you find please, as I am always toying with the idea of using a property manager

@Brooke Singler, it is great that you started the process a few months before you plan to buy.You will need to work on two things:1- Keep educating yourself2- Keep working on your financing by saving for your down payment, and not buying expensive cars or fancy toys

It also makes DIF and a steamer seem like child toys by comparison.The stuff to look for is Paint and Epoxy remover.

Pick one toy like the best & try it out. 

Beyond all the normal stuff you hopefully will have a dock to maintain, possibly permits for dock, water toys suchs as kayaks.

Quote from @Hamilton Borden: Would Pace Morby be the guru you’re referring to? Yes

Substance and item refers to: grease, cooking oil, any food products, toys, rags, paper towels, etc."