Ive known Dave for years now, and the one word Id use to describe him is Integrity.

This could be an opportunity to share what you've learned.

I'm particularly interested in what tactics people have implemented for sourcing quality deals (not the I need 100% financing bs)Would you:1.

that OR consider buying a property you could short-term rent to people who literally just want to visit the casino if it's a large/decent one. 

So the problem is you wont be able to source the down payment as coming from the seller (most likely), but you can certainly add as many junior lienholders as you like, after the fact.

Hello Mike, It is nearly impossible to answer this question without taking a deep dive on the numbers of each but often times in expensive markets like Seattle the cost of construction is so high that it doesn't make sense to tear it down unless you can build something way bigger/nicer.

I also agree that there have been so many syndicators who's deals have dried up and they have resorted to teaching/mastermind as a source of income. 

Visit with people there and you'll get a more detailed look at things from people actively working in the areas.

Lord Knows the SS could use some help !!! 

@Dwight HenningRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.