Quote from @Gary Bonds: Any best practices when attempting to secure business funding from a bank, in the form of a loan or credit?

Also, check to see if your jurisdiction is practicing "Just Cause Eviction", which went into effect statewide earlier this year for municipalities that which to opt in. 

Don't start throwing ideas at them like seller financing or numbers etc until you have an idea of if they actually intend to sell and what their needs are around the sale.This is very practical advice and I agree with the sentiment about not going into a conversation presuming anything about where their headspace is at.

What markets have been stable for multi-family w/consistent strong rents?

Ofc I am not on the committee but from watching, the grandfathering of existing units has consistently been on the plan to allow existing STRs to remain operable.

I had done extensive reading and research on best practices and entity implementation that would best meet my specific needs.  

I self-manage, but I understand that's not a practical option for most people.

Off-market acquisition is about consistency and follow-up.

The key is to consistently put yourself out there and learn from others in the process.Good luck!

@Zachary Sakena Purchasing properties through an LLC is all you truthfully need and that is more for business planning than anything else (if you consistently follow through on the items I previously shared).