@Lauren Cartmell 95%+ of agents only know how to do owner-occupied transcations:(So, be careful.Adding to the advice already shared, an experienced investor agent will know that there will be no showings without an accepted offer - to avoid pissing off your tenants with constant showings.

Then I'll focus on paying off mortgages and making my investments "safe" instead of focusing on growth.

If it can't be sold off market, then technically a licensed agent should list it on the MLS and disclose that it doesn't have legal access.

Hey @Marc Cohen wondering if you found your deal off the MLS?

All my peers and clients who previously bought tax sale properties moved away from the strategy a number of years ago so I don't have any recent experiences to go off of,  but wouldn't be surprised if the lead time is longer this time of year due to the holidays. 

Networking with brokers, wholesalers, and property managers in your target markets can open doors to off-market opportunities.

The sad stories of money lost are too numerous to ignore.

Example: "If I was to use you for the next ____ projects, would you be opposed to taking 20% off materials?" 

if not, how would you plan to pay that bridge loan off before the balloon comes due?

I wouldn't recommend trying to do something like this right off the bat, I think you need to get into the game and really know what you are doing before taking on that level of risk.Happy to chat more over a phone call or direct message if you want more insights or have more specific questions!