What % returns will the rental property bring in, and compare that to what you are paying out on the mortgage.

I’m also starting out this deal using a lease option to minimize my upfront costs and give myself time to bring up my credit score to qualify for more favorable loan offerings at purchase.

I am currently in the process of bringing a networking contact into an off market deal I sourced.

Hard money/private money will usually still want you to bring some money to the table.

It will be bringing about 1,500 troop and civilian contractors to the area, if it get approved and is not fought by the city.

Are you offering realtor compensation for bringing tenants?   

Since the owner(s) are looking to get rid of multiple properties but don't want to pay a huge tax bill, I wanted to bring some creative ideas to the table.  

Most "programs" or "systems" aren't worth the money the only thing they bring to the table is freely available info and a bit of hype and encouragement. 

@Joe Splitrockhere you go cause you always manage to bring my spirits up!

Building your network  will be key for your success, and hopefully bring you some off market deals.