With a competitive landscape for all types of real estate I had a very difficult time finding opportunities where the price and numbers looked good, and the seller was motivated enough to carry a note.

I would like to learn more about seller financing, I see a lot of information on the internet about seller financing but honestly I am just confused.

Seller financing can be a fantastic way to get into a 4+ unit property, especially in a competitive market like Chicago.Have you started reaching out to owners directly or networking with agents who specialize in multifamily properties?

Kyler, call your a couple of insurance companies and get a formal quote so you can take this back to the seller.  

Contact potential sellers who are not actively seeking to sell their real estate holdings.  

The bad is long gone in the rear view mirror so now, that motivation of making the bad go away, has gone away. 

My wife and I are new to the forum and have been listening to the show over the past six months, and we have been motivated by all the success stories from you all!

In my opinion, dealing directly with the seller for the first deal can be difficult.

I am not friends with these sellers but these sellers know that I am the best there is at what I do. 

Most sellers that are open to selling you a deal off-market are just like I was with my rentals: the way to motivate them to sell is to give them a price HIGHER than they think they can get on the market.