I often have heard excuses of "oh it's easy for them/you because you have...." when truth is it's these disciplines that got us to where we are, not the other way around.     

Quote from @Brian Cerezo: I’m in search of a roofer that can patch up my roof in my rental in Canton Ohio so I can get it ready to sell.

Congrats on buying your first investment property—that’s a big achievement!

What are some pros that I can highlight from the seller’s perspective.Here are a few that I’ve come up with:1) monthly income at a higher interest rate;2) avoiding a larger tax bill by reducing the purchase price (on paper);3) a promissory note that they could potentially sell down the road.Any other major ones I am missing?

@Max Dauer just remember that even tho you may only spend a few hours a week actually working on them or dealing with guests, you are always on call.

MAYBE you could search for sellers that have a very flexible closing schedule?

If you want to get the most out of your new Pro membership, add a photo, a bio, and some information in your profile so people know they are communicating with a real person.

That might allow you to find financing. 

BiggerPockets is full of resources designed to help you along your journey, whether you are just getting started or a seasoned investor.

Brian Davis: @Eric LoweThere's a company called Rental Property Refund that does cost segregation studies virtually, based on self-reported data from you.