The IRS has consistently ruled against this kind of relationship.

The majority of wholesalers I've dealt with are shady and they don't get care about building relationships for the long term. 

Excellent job, I am currently learning more about multi family so that I can come up with an action plan.

The seller's agent has a fiduciary relationship with the seller.  

Working with small banks gives you an advantage because you can build a relationship with the people there and you will have the opportunity to show them the strategy and intent of your investments.

Many time when you show up in person, it not only help build relationship but they also waive the fines, after all they are doing their best for their residents by accepting non paying job and trust me it is lots of work and time they all allocate.

Real Estate is a relationship business.

PS - Scott Meyers is excellent.

Each letter has my cell phone number and I will be taking calls directly, should be intersting to see how this goes.I'm keeping track of mailings on separate lists (type of motivated seller) on an excel spreadsheet and plan to mail out once a month.

Good Afternoon @Jeremy Marek,I work with investors in the Sarasota Area currently I have ongoing relationships with two companies in NY and one from CA that pick up properties.