So if a 100% cash transaction doesn't make sense just have the partner who is easier to underwrite get the conventional loan.   

Once you've agreed on a price with the owners and they've agreed to let you sell the property, you're free to begin marketing the deal. am I representing only the buyer in this transaction?

Also you would not reduce the price because of the interest payment. that is not how it works.3. yes the note could be sold, but at what type of discount and what if the borrower stopped paying.while there are a lot of posts on seller financing, some estimiate less than 1% of all transaction have seller financing and the ones that do are first position only with an average of 30% down payment - most of these are to people who do not have verifiable income.Thinking you will get conventional financing then seller financing will be uphill battle as the conventional lender most likely will not approve a 2nd mortgage for purchase.not trying to dissuade you, just wanted to provide some key insights so you do not spend 1000 hours chasing something that is impossible to find.

I'm just being extra careful (as I should) with the local team handling the transactions.

Then coding the p&l can happen. without the Balance Sheet, I don't know if I am missing transactions.

@Brandon Eike, on an investment property, most lenders will max out their loan at 75% LTV, which doesn't cover transaction costs, which are usually 5%-8% of the purchase price.

Recently, a real estate friend suggested I consider starting a title company, as he and his partners (primarily in commercial real estate, like strip malls) could bring business my way.While I’ve worked with title companies in my transactions, I’ve never explored the inner workings of how they operate.

Focus on expanding your deal sources, assembling a reliable team, and learning from every transaction to refine your process.Good luck!

People have WAY overstated "cash flow" on BP by ignoring the costs of capex, vacancy and turnovers.My goals in every transaction now are to (1) buy in good neighborhoods, and (2) minimize my outlay of cash. 

I used to agree jay but after our most recent transaction with them they aren't a fair intermediary they represent the buyers yet claim not to on transactional paperwork and also use their network against builders. a little manipulative.