Yes, I like current cash flow that makes sense, but I also want strong history for indication of persisting performance.

You have to be persistent, friendly, and you might even have to file a freedom of information form. 

Persist and you will do well

Though, I have the willingness, persistence, confidence, and time, I just don't have the knowledge of how to get the deal closed. 

Persist and you will WIN!

But the smell persists!!!

But this takes time and you need to do it consistently, so patience and persistence is a virtue."

If rents fail to pace with the cost of living, your financial independence will be short-lived.Income persistence: Your rental income will last a long time, which means that you will not outlive your income.Income reliability: You can count on receiving the rental income every month, even when the economy is doing badly.Rents Outpace the Cost of LivingIn real estate, prices and rents are determined by the imbalance between the number of buyers and sellers.

@Dan FallaYou do appear persistent to write an non-arms length mortgage from your registered account.    

I understand that it's not a get rich quick scheme, and that achieving your goals in this business require a lot of persistence, but as Grant Cardone says, "It's easier to get rich once, than stay broke forever."