And investing in one of his funds as the beginner also makes sense, you should explore this opportunity as well.

What I’d ideally like to do (because it makes the most sense) is: close on the property.

That makes sense now.

Does what I am describing make sense? 

Then when their rentals are done and passed (or at least as many that make sense to you), and you are up and running with your choice, notify them you are taking it off their program.Self managing is okay and should give you a decent net $$.

Part two would be to offer tours of properties you are working on and neighborhoods that make sense.

Searching in a hot market like Seattle area is challenging as the retail buyers drive up the prices beyond what makes sense as an investment.

In March of 2016, she refinanced to a 20 year mortgage at 3.5% because it was going to be our new primary home and we felt at the time that it made sense to expedite our payments and lock in a lower interest rate.

No sense in pinching pennies on something that will make your life much easier moving forward. 

@Snehann Kapnadak I agree with @Andrew Johnson depending on the deal size, location, underwriting, you may or may not need a syndication and can use other options to buy (if it makes sense of course).