When I've met the dog in person, it's very calm and nice; it just seems to bark a lot when its owner is not home.

They feel the need to tell me they’ve been there 9 years and that they know their tenant rights in every interaction I have.

But I think right now is the time to be ‘greedy while others are fearful’ I am still finding deals, it may be harder but it is definitely possible, does anyone else feel the same? 

Feel free to private message me for contact information.  

I have a high credit score, good income, and money in the bank, but I have been having a difficult time finding a DSCR lender I feel like I can trust.

That person does work, but we'd want the other person to be financially responsible. 

And finally (I personally despise this option) you offer cash for keys.

This is one I was personally involved with.

I to,d him if he thought selling Cutco knives was challenging, imagine trying to sell a person on investing $50k or more with a sponsor that has yet to perform in this RE market (regardless if the value add is smart and likely to do well).  

After you Rent and are ready to refinance, how do you work it so it doesn't go against your 10 maximum personal loans you are allowed to have?