It can definitely give you a huge speed advantage but keep in mind it is subject to the property and having an acceptable appraisal.

I've looked into guys like Eddie Speed and others, but they seem to focus on PL for cash flow.

I'll send out the requests and as always I wish the very best for both of you ,.God Speed , Michael Short 

Mortgage lending was initially the side hustle  to learn real estate investing and eventually I enjoyed how much I was learning and making so I quit the corporate sales job and went full speed in lending. 

That has effectively slowed down the speed of my acquisition/growth.

This could speed up your "Saving" process.

Lakeland will continue to grow but not at the same speed as Tampa and Orlando.

However, the BRRRR method is a great strategy for speeding things up a bit and assuring that you can continue to scale as you find properties that pique your interest. 

You’ll want to make sure that the investments you make add to your goals and don’t become a distraction or a financial speed brake.  

Rather than let that lead go to waste, here's what to do, Ask the seller if they would be open to getting a cash offer, and regardless, run the lead by me; your buyer.this is our buy box .Motivated seller who needs speed, convenience, cash, solutions, flexibility, and has a property with cats, termites, title issues, tenants, eviction, tear down, "good bones" rehab, fixer, vacant, etc, etc.Sfh, 2,3,4 units, mobilesyour own seller lead onlyDirect to motivated sellerno seller representation or active MLS stuff.You book the appointment for an interior inspection, you submit the offer, if there is a tenant inside, title issues, other seller objections, or other issues we will help with the solution.Leverage any warm conversation you have going, any rapport, or relationship and lets get a signed agreement.We pay your 3% brokerage commission at successful closing for your direct to motivated seller lead.