If we have to get some of it next year, tho (let's all cross fingers and hope not), it will be more of an issue and may require sending a note with returns to explain that our county is staffed by incompetents.

Excel is your friend to pro forma these options.There's one opportunity inside your situation that may tip the scales one way or t-other. 

Any tips for getting that owner finance deal or other outside the box thinking for zero down is appreciated.

Looking for a couple of tips on starting out in the real estate investing business.

Any tips?

I am looking for anyone that has tips for maintaining efficiency with high volume of sell.

With all that being said, does anyone have tips or information on how to get into this gigantic world of real estate?

Open to any and all tips, advice, suggestions, please share! 

Any tips or pointers on landing my first investment client?

We plan to follow the same rehab plan, given it worked so well for the first one, so fingers crossed Property #2 has a similar story to tell!