I'm working directly with the owner who built the places and he is asking $300k. 

The stress, the sacrifice, and the unrelenting journey for the few that "make it" where every hurdle is circumvented or just blown directly through.  

Sounds like you're already headed in the right direction, taking action!

If you send me a note or email with your application number and contact info we'll be in touch directly to help.

His mortgage is just more than $1,500 right now, so there is no cash flow opportunity, even with self-managing. 

I'm headed in the right direction... 

Please some one steer me in the right direction.

The thing that pops immediately into my head, and will be what you likely run into the most, is that it will sound like you're renting to essentially AirBnB their place.Why would they let you do that, and how would the lease be structured in a non-onerous way where the owner lets you select the sub-leaser w/o direct involvement from themselves?

I emailed you directly.

Work on a direct marketing campaign and target the area you want to have or move properties at, look for a mentor in the area as well, you will save thousands of $$$ in the future.