3) I am aware that the rent must be market rent, I do wonder if using the 1031 transfer to buy my in-laws property and then immediately renting it back to them would raise any red flags.Thanks

This is the max it seems most "A" lenders will loan too, I might get 50% from a credit union but that still probably not help in the short term.How do people keep going?

Other than that, you will need to network with a lot of people to find seller finance deals.

I believe some of their people are likely here on the forums and can jump in, they also had a booth and sponsorship at last years BP con so if you went you may have seen them.I came across the service because I had a client who was going to self manage, and wanted me to lease the units for him, and the property was a mixed use building with his business operating out of the ground floor. 

Congrats on submitting that offer and perusing Senior living, either for you or your client.I have been involved in the purchasing process for several senior living facilities, and work closely with a few people who operate RCFE, sober living, and similar types of properties.From what I have learned, the most important thing to keep in mind when purchasing RCFE properties, is that you are also purchasing a business.

Hopefully I will have success connecting with people in Chicago and via BP. 

This deal was referred to me by a good friend, which means having a great network of like minded people is extremely important.

I love hearing about people going into different areas.

If you want to find someplace to land pick it based on environment/people. 

wrong market wrong agent. if you have to post 6 paragraphs asking for advice on a realtor the problem is the realtor. if you are looking up comparable sales for your realtor you are with the wrong realtor. saying you are newer too and asking about if it's normal also shows you should get with someone with more experience. a lot of people joke about columbus ohio and how many agents there are in the market active on here but at the same time that gives you a lot of options. depending on your liquidity and funds I'd look around.