Unless they must have access to breakers ect. you could still just lock it.

But if this is correct, all of a sudden, assuming one has the appropriate cash and access to rehab loans, this seems to really open up criteria for brrr successfully (assuming rent-to-value is of course still strong enough).  

I know that the best way to find these are to pair with a realtor who has access the the MLS.

It's all in the same house, it isn't a separate building or unit, as it's in the same house and the apartment has access to the rest of the house despite being above the garage, just like renting out a room.

In order to access this coveted spot in peoples' minds, you have to be memorable and how do you do that?

Hello BP,After doing some networking with some agents in the Virginia area, I was able to work a deal to get access to the MRIS.

You also have to deal with an HOA that may be hostile to landlords or have restrictive rules that make renting out a property difficult.Also, if your hope is to build wealth with buy & hold real estate, returns are terrible if you pay cash. 

But it just makes sense to invest and follow the jobs, weather and access to travel.

None the less having access to the MLS would be amazing. 

I have access to private money but prior to tapping it I want to fully understand how to go about this in a way that is respectful to my friends,  simple and organized.1)  The house I'm looking at is $560,000 ;   With my credit score being a mess, should I just borrow the 20% down payment ($112,000) ?