Thanks Seamus, I haven't purchased my first property yet, I'm really looking for the tried and true method of starting with a duplex.

I'm ready to pick up my first duplex via an fha loan I plan to use the house hacking method.

I'm really trying to learn and explore my options as I won't be putting my home up for sale for another 6 months and could easily take another 3 or more to sell.

Ive used a standard OK contract with an option to assign and a clause stating  I am allowed to advertise the property through various channels and methods.

Memphis Invest is one you might benefit from giving a call to explore options.If you want funding that is harder but there are some Canadian banks in the U.S. 

Injected into that are opinions based on over 100  collective years of experience, in strategies, methods and techniques that apply acceptable practices of investing, that includes what is known as wholesaling.

This might be a solution to your self employment / bank not wanting to loan problem.That said hard money loans are short term so if you are wanting to do a rental you will want to explore a good exit strategy such as refinancing with a traditional lender once you have seasoning.

I this situation I was thinking about various financing methods, the first that came to mind was to take the seller's offer with an outside entity covering the down payment and closing (Hard money, private money etc.).Another option may be to ask if he's willing to do seller financing, though I don't know if he has a mortgage on the property that would be due on closing. 

I'm exploring other options (such as partners), but really wanted to focus in on the master lease option for this discussion.Your thoughts on this? 

Hey All,I was hoping to get some input on the best method of reaching out to owners of properties not on the market.