I can be patient.

If someone else finds more satisfaction being a whole seller, more power to them - not a job I desire to do full time. 

Trying to be patient and keep stockpiling cash. 

A satisfaction of any open mortgages appearing in the chain will likewise need to be obtained and recorded. 

I took my time, was patient and have found plenty of great deals in the commercial space. 

@Brie Schmidt That comment was big for me because thats exactly why I am trying to remain patient until the snowball effect happens.

Jon,I've never met you, I don't know what motivates you to impart the wisdom you have gained, and I doubt I'll ever be as patient and thorough as you have been here, but that was one of the most productive interactions I've ever had with anyone on BP.

Be patient and pick deals with which you are comfortable.Always be working to line up funding.

You need to work with a patient realtor and a lender. 

If you are considering buying a Single Family investment property that needs updating/rehab:  Would you rather perform/oversee the rehab work yourself (and sacrifice months of rental income) or would you rather buy an investment property that was already rehabbed (lets assume to your satisfaction) and collect rental income much earlier in the ownership cycle?