Tell them you're willing to follow up on "dead" leads from 6-12 months ago.Someone will quickly say yes, then go do that.

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Scotsman Guide has a great resources.. you can search which lenders lend in your states, and up to what %LTC / %ARV, their parameters, etc..

I'm new to REI, after a quick search I ran into BiggerPockets, which I LOVE!

As far as looking for a 4-plex, the market in Bakersfield is currently very competitive (i.e. multiple offers, some cash offers, quick closing, etc.).  

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However, if the buyer they found for us works out, perhaps we will give them a bonus of sorts for finding them so quickly?

So, if new construction goes quick and gets entry level homes available we will see a better balance and prices may level off.  

Off Market deals are found from hard work but I don't advise you start that route if you are not prepared to pull the trigger quick.  

(just expressing what I would do, not what I think you should do - it's your business) My goal would be get out of the situation as quickly and painlessly as possible and I would not sweat the financial impact very much.