Not sure how I'd express that in a single word or two.

@Kate Weinberg (and others who expressed interest in this topic).This is almost identical to a situation I found myself in a couple years ago and we periodically hear from others struggling to find a good home for their capital.BTW, average returns for Large Multi-family is 8-12% Cash on Cash or 15-20% IRR for a 3-5yr hold.I am in the midst of writing a blog post about the various options I considered (stocks, private lending, SFH portfolio, Multi Family Portfolio, private equity, REITs, etc) and my logic behind selecting what i did.If it would be helpful, I can share a draft of the upcoming post with you soon.

If the property sits for a bit and the broker knows you have expressed interest in the past, the Seller may be willing to deal.

I'm hosting an "open house" this weekend for everyone who's expressed interest throughout the week, so I'll be able to continue the conversation in person. 

Buildium for ACH "echecks" or credit card payments, and their paynearme partner for cash at CVS, 7-11, Ace Cash Express.

This whole discussion is very interesting, and I appreciate the interests and views of parties expressed..I doubt we'll solve the debate.  

You've already read @Brandon Turner's book, but you may want to re-read it if your not clear on all the strategies available to you for finding deals.Also, he's hosting a webinar tonight on that exact topic:https://www.biggerpockets.com/webinarI've connected with a number of investors at CFRI and outside of it who have expressed interest in funding 100% of my deals in exchange for 50% of the profits.  

You can see the expressions if you say "Yes we have one in New Britain." 

Pair up with a local realtor, express to them what you want to do and your investment goals and start making offers! 

If you wait for the holidays, it’s too late.Though I’ll currently admit to a trunk full of Tequila and cigars from Costco (you can tell who we loan to) and chocolate for our less hardened clients, not an opportunity goes by throughout the year that we don’t express our appreciation for our relationship with those we do business with.