-Do you see a common vein in why people might fail in real estate investing?

The debate between securing a buyer or a deal first is common.

I don't know about other parts of the country but where I am they are common, homes here will get them eventually.

Keep going, keep analyzing, and if you have to find a different market to make sense of the numbers the Biggerpockets bookstore has at least one book on investing out of state, or long distance investing that you might find helpful.

“Without a sense of urgency, desire loses its value.”

Perhaps even leverage the loan option for an 8plex if I decide to partner up with another investor on ownership where partner also takes out a 5% conventional to help fund the purchase and split ownership in a way that makes sense. 

Keep staying diligent with your finances and you will be fine.Hope all this makes sense.

As for using a Wyoming LLC, it's a common strategy for out-of-state investments, but you might want to chat with a tax pro to see if it's right for you.

Common Types Of Seller Finance AgreementsLook for “For Rent” SignsWhile “For Rent” signs may not directly indicate owner financing, they can be a good indicator that the property owner may be open to creative financing options.

I know this is common but I never have heard any podcasts, blogs, or videos talk about this.