Met the landlord at the time through word of mouth How did you finance this deal?

A Wordsmith is someone who opens there mouth to spin a circle of information around you to keep you engaged.

At that time it was my first time renting a property utilizing something else other than word of mouth marketing.

Both my wife and I have both changed jobs because we were uncomfortable with how our software was being used, so yes, we're putting our money where our mouth is.Should a company owner (or investor) extend their moral principals to even the sale of a company or entity? 

I went the entrepreneur route and I'm happier than I've ever been.

I think word of mouth is going to be our best bet, anything that hits the MLS is either going to be priced too high to make sense or get snatched up by someone with the ability to purchase all cash. 

Word of mouth spreads fast especially when your services are great.

@Jessica Maalouf   As far as contractors.Most people find them by word-of-mouth or attending real estate  meetings.   

Usually aging landlords of multi-family properties (2 to 4 units) are pretty responsive, and a lot of times I have found out that they are willing to finance for short term or work out other creative financing.I suggest that you pace yourself when buying multi-family. 3-4 properties the first year, until you get the right team in place and also build up your cash resources.Initially I purchased 16 multi-families in 18 months (back in 1991-92,) but it was stressful and not having the right workers and management in place, we had to do a lot ourselves, and my husband being in the Army ... it wasn't easy.Recommendations and word of mouth are your best resources for contractors, etc.

It has been super challenging at times, but an amazing experience and I couldn't be happier.