Consider DSCR loans, portfolio loans, or seller financing as complementary options for acquisitions.

If you have a relationship with the seller, if the property is fairly priced, if the seller is motivated, and you identify it as a deal, then you can send an LOI after the first call.

I'll add, since you're pre-closing it's worth reaching out to the seller/current property manager to see what they currently do.

As far as financing, I have considered  1) an FHA loan with a cosigner, and 2) going off market and approaching many owners about potentially seller financing.Any and all feedback, advice, and info on potential pitfalls would be appreciated!

Learn property management, analyze rental demand, find high-quality tenants, and budget for renovations and repairs.

This dynamic needs to change and hopefully difficult times like we are currently in will force limited partners to demands more transparency. 

Im hopeful we can get some housing supply policies, everything on the campaign trail was net boosting housing demand, which we have enough of.

I believe the CAR form prohibits assignment, so without seller agreement you probably can't.  

@Chad Verde depends on your risk tolerence.Your avatar pic shows your family, so you shouldn't be as aggressive as if you were single.You should keep some decent reserves and take your time finding a motivated seller deal, so you get a good price.

Due to high demand, many investors in Austin are finding they need to adjust their approach a bit to make the numbers work.Rehab Budget: Ensure that bids are received from multiple contractors and that adequate reserves are made for cost overruns.