I am looking into a method for cashing out as the (middle) investor in a sandwich lease option.

There are many more that could fit in this general terminology also (subject 2, lease option, sandwich lease, option, etc), however contract for deed and owner finance are usually what people are referring to IMHO.  

In SFRs it's sometimes called a sandwich lease option - same concept with a diferent name.

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There is an area that is sandwiched between Irvington and arsenal heights that has traditionally been pretty rough but is part of a federal promise zone that receives money from the FEDS to Reno old houses.. people who buy some of these houses in these areas can receive some pretty nice tax breaks.

So as long as I classify myself as a business(LLC, license, however that's done) a seller can allow me to take care of repairs and maintenance as a master lessee in a sandwich LO scenario? 

If you can't find money, then try your hand at creative techniques like sandwich lease-options, subject to, seller financing, etc.

I personally, just started my marketing engine up for sandwich lease options. 

Just my opinion, but a beginner should stay away from lease/option assignments, sib 2's, sandwiches, etc.

While that will be difficult for the most part, if financed traditionally, but don't discount the idea of sandwich leases and other creative financing strategies as a way to get your foot in the door without having a lot of your own cash.