MLS hands down will get the seller the best price in the market at the time. on having these in 3 markets I got to think finding a buyer to buy all three is going to be near impossible. 

If you need a hand in the future, I'd be happy to help. 

This is hands down, my favorite source for inspiration.   

In Trustee sales once you hand over your check its done your money is gone and not coming back unless there was a mistake in the sale or the owner filed a very late BK that was not caught before the sale was cried.

As I grow I will hand over the virtual management duties(90% can be done via phone, internet, and mail) to an assistant and get a broker lined up to do showings based on a fixed rate price to show a unit when needed so I am confident I can put together this structure and meet or exceed the 5% target in the future.

There isn't "MTR" insurance that I am aware of, so you'll want a hand in crafting it. 

A NNN lease is completely different and I would agree, much more hands off  

They had equity in a rental and wanted to try their hand at flipping.

I’d like to buy the place, renovate it, and then live in it for a few years as my primary while renting out the 2/1, and then ultimately selling or renting out the main house too. wondering what the best purchase strategy would be considering I don’t have the full purchase price in cash on hand?

Since your a hands on person and have contractor contacts.