We have also found as a company to only work with companies that have everything in house ( acquisition, contractors and management), I emphasize Management because that is crucial, as soon as they send it out third, it can lead to headaches.

You should also emphasize this verbally to the Tenant-Buyers several times to ensure they are clear on this.  

Pete Beach and even emphasized sections that we find more desirable. 

Qwesi, when you put in an offer, simply tell them you have a hard money loan, emphasize it is fast closing within 10 days (if your hard money lender can deliver in that timeline). 

Lastly, emphasize the positives in your life.  

I can't emphasize this enough -- nitwits who go at oil-based primer or poly without a mask to prove how macho they are invariably end up rushing the job.

Definitely check that out: The biggest thing I can emphasize with your plan is to make sure you can get that refi.

I'm not trying to scare you off from them but I do want to emphasize they are possibly the riskiest way to purchase properties if you don't fully understand them. 

I did go to college, not that it is mandatory, and I got a business degree that emphasized real estate.  

This cannot be emphasized enough, yet is not absolutely necessary.