The houses I find on the MLS that are priced right are in multiple offer situations with my clients.

However, I can't find half of the owners.

You may find some folks out there that don’t require a seasoning.

Not 30 days later or 60 days later when you go find the money or borrow it.Every jurisdiction is a little different as to how things work, but typically you won't be able to borrow your way into tax lien/deed investing unless you are borrowing against other assets you have like life insurance, home equity, 401k, stock margins, or some other hard asset.   

I'm not looking to scale tremendously, just looking to have enough passive income once the rental properties are paid off that my fiance and I can leave our jobs in the automotive business and find something less stressful and more fulfilling, live a little slower, and travel more.

How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

For example, let's say you find a great deal but don't have the  cash to make it happen.  

Buying vacant land is always a good option, I would check on the rules for subdividing the land before purchase, and also find out how you can add additional income producing projects to your land.

What would the next steps look like in terms of finding partners, financing, and handling zoning or permits?