You do not need a court hearing to move forward.You can read my book to get more details, but you essentially have a couple options. 1.

Highly recommend you looking into a checkbook IRA instead of cashing out.Sure you can take out the principle since you’ve already paid taxes on it but this money is supposed to be for your retirement and in a Roth your real estate can grow tax free, though check with a CPA to see if STR will trigger UBIT in an IRA.

What I recall from Aaron's deals was it wasn't about finding ever larger seller financed deals, but keeping the old seller as essentially a PML....keeping you from constantly looking for new funding when you already have someone that agreed to fund you essentially. 

So essentially whom ever is paying them or they single out is the lender you get stuck with and it may not be the best one.

Quote from @Sophanara Khoeun: Quote from @Krystyna Schexnayder: For me personally, as a property manager and business owner, I truly believe this is not only about real estate, its a business of building relationships, and I think just being aligned with the basic principle that what we put out is what we get back, so I would be remissed not to oblige a new investors inquires. 

Also, which choice is better for you highly depends on what your real estate goals are and the experience level & skillset of the specific agent.Traditional agent and Redfin Agent could essentially be the same thing in many cases.

Many investors start their journey by diving into individual distressed property deals, but if you want to grow into a high-volume operation, it’s essential to change your mindset, strategy, and execution.

It’s affordable and easy to set up, but not essential.

Boots on the ground is hyperlocal, and what you're looking for is essentially cheap labor that can open a door when you need it.

However, I have offered two thingsA)  Higher deposit -  this way the owner's fears are alleviated somewhatB)  Property management - offer the owner that you will essentially property manage the property for them.