The seller will also have to sign documents that are required and it will hold them liable for debts since they are on title.Best way to set that up is run the numbers and create a partnership based on the equity of the land and your cash injection and sweat equity.

I’m not familiar with those markets, but I would suggest finding some meetups and attending as many as you can.

2) wouldn't the interest be taxable to seller?

most realtors deal with primary / retail buyers and sellers and they too aren't going to just walk properties for you. 

While I have none in this market I have been on one realtors monthly newsletter with market analysis for over 8 years. 

Seller financed deals.

Logan county has the highest price per square foot new build in our market right now almost $400 per square foot.

Engage an investor-focused realtor/broker in your preferred market (this is not a residential realtor) and start 'tire kicking' the market and properties that fit your criteria.

You LP lost everything.Other ways, poor property management team isn't managing property well, and syndicator bought in tertiary market with only one or two managers available and no way to self manage.  

I am an experienced investor and unexpectely find myself managing a duplex myself and wondering if there is a small landlord (aka inexpensive) simple solution for marketing, background checks and lease creation that markets on zillow?