We have priced the portfolio based on cash flow only, which boasts a healthy 9-10% leveraged cash on cash return year 1. 

That's okay though, they'll be back in their previous line of work once the regulatory environment softens some and banks ease up on their current ultra strict underwriting standards.  

We also refinished the basement with about 650 sqft of TrafficMASTER Allure Ultra which I happened to stumble on a HD sale for $1.99 sqft.  

It is all about the lifestyles of the ultra rich.

My stats improved when I changed my approach to attract only sellers of certain types of property-vacant and needing repair.I changed my methods of marketing once I observed that the things I was doing to attract deals just did not produce the correct result.Credibility and confidence closes deals.When I talk with the seller about the several rehabs I am doing(to not boast,but subtly work funny stories or even horror stories about my contractors naturally into my conversation) they know they are dealing with someone that will close the deal.Sellers are making the largest deal of their life and are afraid of making a mistake.

They did an ultra sound so that we would have at least known the sex of our child.

If I have any gripe with financing, it is that it is unavailable on the ultra low priced properties (under $30K) that I like to have as rentals.

Facts matter, not claims, and since I know there is no way to compare an HV franchise to a non HV franchise investor, the claim is empty boasting.  

Is it ultra rude and underhanded for me to call the sellers myself and ask them about owner financing?

You get an ultra low interest rate up front, like 2-3% for 3 years.