It can easily take 6+ months to find a motivated seller. - Just be prepared, because a motivated seller typically has a property with issues you need to be sure you can solve.

Please come down and see me and let talk about real estate.My plan now is looking for buy and hold and flips.If your 100% motivated for REI just like i am, come down and meet me.

Most syndicators are not very motivated to put together profitable deals because they make money by putting together the syndication itself.As I've mentioned, not all of my passive investments have done great, but in aggregate they have done better than average because none of them have any of the items mentioned above. 

You can go the one property route but I think doing an agreement period is much more motivating for the agent (and will save you time, hassle, etc)

It's amazing how a few conversations with like minded folks can get your wheels turning and stir up that excitement and motivation for investing.

Like I said, no ulterior motive. 

Challenge is where is their motivation to properly screen applicants and get rid of nonpayers?

However I have had to replace some major appliances recently which had put my in the defecate and added to my motivation to sell (Hot water heater, two refrigerates and a washer/dryer).

They are more motivated to get the seller to sign with someone without an agent because they get more commission.

The seller was motivated to close fast, allowing us to secure the deal and set the stage for a profitable resale.