They’re pretty self sufficient but when i get one call, I seem to get them all at the same time.

If they are sitting on significant liquid assets and/or have sufficient income but want out of a property because they don't like that they are underwater potentially or, don't like their current interest rate because market rates are better, well, we may decline a short sale.A short sale is an alternative to foreclosure in the event of default.

However, anything above 3-4 units you would also need to consider passing the Self Sufficient Rule (SS Rule) where your projected gross market rental at 75% has to be greater or equal to your monthly PITI.

Make a visit to your commercial lender, show him/her your PnL and ask, Would this be sufficient documentation for my Business loan? 

If it is FHA, do the properties meet the FHA self sufficiency test?

If it is FHA, do the properties meet the FHA self sufficiency test?

If it is FHA, do the properties meet the FHA self sufficiency test?

On the other hand, if you use the BP rental property calculator you will see that you should account for repairs, capex, etc. and lenders also want to see that you have sufficient reserves in case your property isn't rented. 

It appears that partnering would allow you to have sufficient capital to get started locally. 

I want to make it quick enough so they think I’m the end buyer and take me seriously and consider my offer stronger than others, but I also need to be able to have sufficient time to source a couple serious buyers, and then schedule all of those buyer to somehow see the building and each unit.