But you have to start with the motivation of the sale first then work backwards from there.

Then the few that are remaining you can look closer at their track record (often after signing an NDA)  to see if it meets your other criteria or not.Good luck.

Sometimes it’s the smartest move to gain liquidity and to secure your position with your remaining properties.

1031 exchange from a sale of a rental property plus HELOC to fund the remaining.

Because I agree I want to keep annual costs down.If a WY LLC buys a property all cash there is no public record with your name on it, the manager/member remain private. 

These properties can often be acquired through creative financing methods like:Seller Financing: Negotiate flexible terms with motivated sellers who want to avoid traditional bank processes.Lease Options/Subject-To Financing: Take over a seller’s mortgage without assuming full responsibility, especially for properties needing renovation.Creative Terms: Adjust terms to fit market conditions, like offering lower down payments or longer payoff periods.Staying connected with investors and tailoring deals to current conditions can help you secure opportunities even in challenging markets.

The main thing is to find motivated sellers before they list their homes with a Realtor.

The rents for these smaller cabins have actually gone up even more since covid and thats why their pricing remains strong. 

Are you primarily motivated by the idea of ownership in the assets rather than someone else owning and managing it?

Definitely recommend the seller financed buydown as if you refinance whatever the remaining balance from the buydown is can be used to pay down the principal balance of your loan.