I have non qualified stock options through my W2 employer now that has potential in about 5-8 years to exercise.

Hope this additional insight helps you in making your decision. 

@Bill J Fay, I like the idea of asking for current projects or examples of work in addition to references.

With that kind of acquisition strategy, it might benefit to utilized a delayed purchase because most lenders struggle to underwrite deals in the span it takes for the auction to close.If you do it delayed, you can stay mostly liquid, then follow up the purchase with essentially a cash out refinance of the purchase price with rehab funds being put into an escrow account as well.Would be happy to explain further, but my clients that operate that way tend to prefer that method to keep getting their cash tied up too much. please explain further sounds phenomenal Jacolby,You purchase 100% in cash, then you do a refinance of the purchase price (usually about 80-85%) and treat it like you would if you were 'purchasing' the property again (so downside is additional closing costs) and add the rehab escrow to reimburse for the rehab being done.

The accounting aspect is a an additional thought I hadn't heard before.I know some people have used this strategy in an attempt to avoid triggering a re-evaluation of property taxes.  

The additional time to close will more than pay for itself in the long run! 

Going to be tough to find a cash out at 80% and if you do I would be cautious about additional/potential hidden fees.

So... you can certainly be 'RIGHT' and still be a horrible investor making nonsensical arbitraty decisions or you can just be an investor and look at if from that standpoint - sure, you can decide to nickel and dime for additional Tenants and you would be even more justified if you are paying Tenant utilities (if this is the case).

Go through that exercise.  

I interviewed a sales rep last week and felt good after the conversation.Worth noting I have no experience using them yet personally, so would recommend additional due diligence if you consider.