While the end target result is primarily the same for landlords (maximize rent, reduce expenses, asset appreciation, providing safe & affordable housing, etc.), the PM's have either zealously or begrudgingly had to incorporate new mediums and technologies in order to survive and thrive in this industry.  

Thus, you just need to save for the 25% down payment.

It saves me a boat load of time, at first I was replying to every email separately.

I do think searching for someone in your local real would be the best and quickest way to save this deal!

I had up to $13,000 saved up at the beginning of the year, after a few tries through out previous year in making an offer, I tilted the balance and decided to take that money and invest in "Great Memories" with family and friends, and oh boy we did like rockstar's!

Are you inclined to do some/all of the work on your own to save money?

Rather, I'm trying to maximize the new tax laws (bonus depreciation) to minimize my tax liabilities in the day job. 

You learn to be professional and not laugh early on, when you're working with brand new real estate agents who refer 'clients' to you who have no income, no credit, and no savings, but are dead serious that they want to buy a $1.5m house in San Jose oh and by the way they also want the lowest interest rate they can find advertised on the shadiest corner of the internet. 

(I watch at 1.25 speed to save time)Another great resource is the WholesalingInc podcast.

To set a checking and savings. 2.