Access to off market deals has more to do with someone's ability to network, know their resources, and continue to track down those sources until the right deal comes along.

What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

There is a possibility that the first deal you make doesn't go well.

Quote from @Valerie Renee Bowman: Hi everyone,I am looking for advice on a deal I have under contract for 550k in Sandusky, Ohio.

But to really answer your question - from an outsider's view - things have tightened up and continue to be tight....deals are harder to find, and interest rates make some good deals just average.  

I just received two different verbal offers that I'm willing to accept, but don't want to waste time with someone whose deal may fall through.What are my options to enter into a contract with someone who is qualified?

Syndications are a very hands off (after all the work of vetting the GP and deal are done) of investing.

What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

I told them the price, which was fair for the market, but everyone wanted a deal.

Hi Mike, welcome to BP, are you still acquiring deals.