I’m not saying there aren’t ways to make this happen without having Macs, but Apple makes it as simple as possible.

Ask for references for anyone you consider partnering with - they should have plenty and be willing to put you in touch.Once you've narrowed down your markets/teams to your top one or two choices, bite the bullet and fly out to see the area, shake hands, look people in the eye, see some of their work with your own eyes.

Don't try to make big bucks - shoot for $5000 or so... keep it low key and simple.

If so, is this as simple as her drawing from the HELOC and wiring the funds into my bank account so I can complete the purchase under my name?

My response was a simple question back to them: "would you take $150K today if you didn't need it..

On the other hand, maybe having a much bigger sale price would catch their attention more.

Give them a 30 day notice, spruce it up, and hand pick the next tenant.The good tenant could leave tomorrow.

@Kon Zel Why not take the action in your hands?!

Instead get it done with a few friends and do a simple JV agreement.

Never tried any of the rest, but might now that I had to write them out and think about them. 1) Go to every architect, interior designer, top real estate agents/brokers, loan officers in town and shake hands, drop off do-nuts, take them out for coffee/beer and do it regularly. 2) Hit every REI meeting in town and offer to speak at some about the multifamily and spec building process. 3) You may consider joining and participating in whatever local business communities you are in. 4) Offer referral money to subs.