I can source my own deals if need be and I hold a license in Maryland acquired for this purpose in mind initially.

We want more for the property than what you and the seller agreed to".If you have the time, and it isn't keeping you from pursuing other deals, taking a shot on a short sale can be a great way to acquire property.

Do you use Operating Capital to acquire more properties?

In those 2-3 months I have acquired a flip property.

I recently acquired two duplexes and will be doing a live in reno on one of the units.

It was rough for 3 to 4 months but, after almost begging for him to do his job, the guy finally started doing the things that he supposed to do even before we acquired the hotel. 

The reason for this to use the first time home buyer program and acquire many properties.

Laws vary by state, but assuming that you are buying the property in your name vs in an LLC, it isn't really "trickier" to acquire an investor loan.

In 18 months we have acquired 3 assets, and making offer on a fourth. 

What would be a good strategy to acquire a pool of non performing notes financed with private money ???