Ideally, we'd like to achieve owner financing for the purchases but also have the possibility to get commercial financing.I find myself with a small but highly targeted list - owners of more than 10 residential properties - their motivation to sell is a huge unknown for me.  

Fortunately, REI is an expansive and varied playing field and there are many ways for many different types of investors to be successful.

Either should be able to help you with the practicalities of getting the papers in place.The simpler and more streamlined you can make it for the seller the greater chance of success you will likely have.

I joined bigger pockets to learn from people that have been successful in the buy and hold game and also because I have no idea where to start when it comes to doing background checks, marketing the property, and what I'm supposed to be tracking along the way. 

Are you successful in doing in part time?

Not portfolio loans per se but can achieve the same desired outcome depending.  

By no means all inclusive source of information due to different state and municipal laws, but he does frame a some pretty good strategies for recruiting, managing applications, and setting tenants up for success.

Right now, my interests are in multi-family apartment rentals, but we would be interested in learning more about your successes and how you can flip so many homes per year.

My wife and I have been actively connecting with wholesalers and realtors and have found success. 

But if you use the laws of Partnerships, like Syndications, Investing with your friends and family, or just putting together a Venture Partnership, what was previously un-affordable can now be achievable!