I'm new to the forums and didn't see/missed the search function, so if this has been answered already, my apologies. 

It's a good thing to use if there is little to no equity etc.How to put it together is something that can't be answered in a few sentences or paragraphs.However, if you search you will find the info that you need.

I did a quick search in the area and noticed the high prices.

And look for their social media accounts as well.I can also search for court records online here.

Echoing what @Andrew Beauchemin said, you can find out owners of buildings by looking at property tax records on your county's appraisal site. if the owner is a LLC (which is usually the case for larger multifamily), go to your state's secretary of state website and look up the business in the business records search. i'm not familiar with pennsylvania, but that's how every state I've looked at before operates. there is usually an agent of record who oftentimes is the owner, however, for a larger, more sophisticated owner, it could easily be a lawyer or someone else.if that fails, a broker is your best bet. they'll have the relationships with owners and other brokers you need. as others have said, it's hard to go off-market without a track record, but maybe by showing your current portfolio and explaining your desires, you may win someone over :)

Am i being completely unrealistic in searching for a long term 20- 30 year Fixed loan product at a reasonable rate?

You can try a search for it on this website or perhaps on Google.

I was searching for reasons to fund this mortgage rather than reasons not to fund it which is totally backwards.

If you prefer you can certainly hire one, just search for real estate attorney in Colorado Springs - or PM me I can provide two referrals 

So do a simple $50 title search now with a local title company and learn what you are getting into now, before investing lots of $$$ and time into the deal.