As it is, one of my prime motivations is to be able to give each of my kids a house someday.  

You either need to be faster to the punch (relationships with listing agents who know you are an active investor, passing you properties before they hit the MLS) or hit the motivated sellers (which could be the properties listed on the MLS for a long enough time that the seller wants out).The right purchase price and down payment will turn a lot properties into cash cows. 

I'n from Compton as well looking to work with motivated individuals in the city, and establish relationships through social media. 

My market is hot, we have to be out there vigorously marketing for motivated sellers.

Very inspiring and motivating story!

If she is motivated and has no other offers, she'll accept.

My first assumption remains the same.When I make mistakes and I do being human, I admit them, this is not necessarily one of them, I understand your point (and perhaps your motivation) but without more information by the OP, I'll stick to my suggestion.

Also, look for subtle things on the outside of houses because you may uncover a seller who is motivated to sell for reasons other than maintenance neglect suggests. 

Fortunately I’ve got that.face to face; Build rapport - Upfront agreement - Motivation - What ifHave started looking again at we buy houses folks etc in my farm area, the list I finalized 2 weeks ago.. already there's 4 llc’s gone all lines disconnected.

I will not be going it alone, so the motivation comes from opportunity cost of lost leads.