My personal recommendations are to ensure that you're in and out of the property(s) as quickly as possible, even if that means leaving a bit of money on the table (by not waiting for better offers, for example).

Yes, that can be a red flag to a lender.Bond for Deed/Title is a different matter used in the state of LA, I've been under the impression that arrangement was unique to LA and you had a CFD in your state.

We plan to move in mid-Feb.However, we did see and walkthrough the property, and have a phenomenal agent willing to assist a great deal, but we will definitely look into altering each unit with a unique and different feel and approach, allowing different rehab intervals and even allowing the tenant to have a say in the choice of trims and finishes.Are you currently living in a project you completed?

You bring cash and desire to the table, someone with clean credit can get the loan, and you come up with some kind of partnership agreement to split the proceeds. 

I was thinking 700 for the one bedroom it is very nice, hard wood and unique.

After all, you don't lose anything by having an agent represent you, and you might gain by having an experienced person on your side of the negotiating table.

@Christopher Giannino thank you Chris, and yes thats the biggest reason I'm doing it because when I approach investors I wanted to be able to bring something to the table instead of seeming like Im there just for them to help me.  

Most investors use the profits to further invest or put food on the table.

He started out doing that part time in the evening at his kitchen table.  

There are unique challenges each day and that makes it exciting for me.