This post is to inquire about the feasibility for alternative options such as: 1) Seller financing or 2) loan assumption.

Like said you have made some incorrect assumptions about how the process works.

Strange, I heard that same refrain in 2013, by many now sad people.You need to analyze what you want to buy and make reasonable assumptions about the future.  

You're making some broad assumptions.

There are a lot of assumptions here like, you are handy and can do some of the rehab work yourself, or you have enough cash to hire out repairs, the area is a good rental market, etc.

I'm making some assumptions here about VA loans that they function like FHA loans but you could do the same thing with FHA loans.

If you're concerned about the market, don't buy with the assumption of short - mid term appreciation. 

I assumed adding an ADU would greatly increase the value of the property. never good to make assumptions I suppose! 

Here's an example from one of his classes:•4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath•Roll in all extras like AC, landscaping, fence, etc•Total purchase price $350,000•20% down payment and $5,000 in closing costs•$75,000 total invested•Manage it yourself•8% Maintenance Reserve•New Construction: you’d expect it to be lower for the first year or two…Note, he's using a 3% assumption.

I'm still looking for answers on where to market off market deals as I have a bunch of multifamily opportunities where I'm direct to the sellers here in the Houston area.We already scratched the idea of hiring a BROKEr (a wholesaler often times have better deals than broker) and the false assumption that I need a real estate license.