I have a few buyers that say, they don't care what I get as long as it fits their criteria.

It looks like they created a reverse process (you tell then what you want and they tell you if the credit profile fits).Please Note Effective January 1, 2007: Credit Bureaus require landlords or businesses wishing to receive credit reports to have an on-site inspection, have a publicly listed business telephone number and a business license.

You actually have to screen the investor to see if they could fit the deal before you can even explain the deal to them.

It is what it is.So, adjust your strategy to fit your situation.See if you can pick up the book Weekend Millionaire.

I'm sure you'll fit right in.

I don't really want to use an Estate Agent I'm not keen to pay 3-6% Ideally I would like to pay somebody an hourly rate just to turn up on specific pre-arranged days.

If you can not find deals that fit the risk profile the lenders will accept expect you can not use hard money.

I think ideally you may want to keep your 9-5er until you come to a point where you are successful enough in RE to make the transition.

There can be exceptions when the seller has indicated they will only review offers that fit some specific criteria.

A master lease with an option could be one legal construct to fit what you need yet not be too involved in the property directly.I think the biggest issue will be for you to clarify in your mind the sorts of deals that would make sense.