So, is it possible to get an outright loan for say 100,000 and use that to buy, flip and sell a house for a profit?

Before you think you're getting in for zero down, have you asked what kind of cash reserves you have to have to qualify for the loan such as X number of months rent, and X number of months taxes, and what about insurance are they going to require you to buy one years of insurance or something.

I own one rental house in Cypress, but with the current market I have not been able to find another existing single family home to buy that looks like a good investment. 

A lot of agents don't want to have to educate someone who is broke and has dreams of financial freedom through real estate just to find out you can't buy.

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

Can someone explain something about the buy, borrow, die concept of avoiding income taxes? 

It's also rare you buy these properties with 20-25% and have NOTHING you need to address almost immediately in terms of repairs or capex. 

These included cash buys for flips, seller financing, and subject-to deals.

Ask them why they decided to buy what they bought - it will give you all you need to know about their thought process and if they can procure a good deal for you. 

Focus on getting the first one and try to buy one a year.