I think that part of it is accepting the fact that while important, investing is not the top priority right now. 

That seemed like a reasonable amount of effort or should I throttle back to initial, counter by seller (if they don't accept), then go straight to BAFO (Best and Final Offer)?

Also there's already a tenant in place, so you know what you'll make from rent and that it's cosmetically acceptable to rent.

The choice to accept section 8 is completely up to the owner/landlord. 

NO legit lender is going to send you a PM on BP or linkdin or any other social media.. you have to engage lenders they don't engage you. other than maybe talking on the open forum and clearly having their business name and e mail or other pertinent in their salutation. 

I probably looked like a teenager checking social media all the time, but was in fact doing real estate business by phone while shampooing minivan carpets. 

@Patrick SearsIt’s different for each Individual but if your full time job doesn’t max you out in social security you can look at an S Corp and speak to a CPA to see if there are ways to minimize taxable income.With notes really not much you can do if your looking to sell them vs holding them long term.

I"m seeing a few syndicators structure as TIC so they can accept 1031 money. 

You can look for active wholesalers in the area you are looking to invest, you can be active in social media sites like FB marketplace, craigslist, etc., you can look at forclosures, there is a marketplace on this website with off market listings, the list goes on and on. 

Today, I received EXCITING news that I was accepted, and qualified for the Loan amount I was looking for.