The owner is very motivated to sell which is why its priced low compared to other units that have sold.

That would certainly be a motivating factor behind getting new cabinets!

I just looked at Canadian Western SDRRSP mortgage rules and they won't sign for more than 90% LTV either, but that looks like appraised value, not purchase price, so it may work with a seller motivated to sell at 90% appraised. 

I know memphis invest has find motivated sellers and there's REI Pro, freedomsoft and dozen others.

Everyone who was scheduled showed up, extremely motivated, seem qualified after asking the same questions to everyone, so I provided a link to the online application and encouraged everyone to apply.So far I have gotten 3 applications, all qualified, but I still have around 10 more showings!

I figure the sooner we get off the computer and start talking to people with similar goals in meatspace, the more motivated we'll be to take action.

Some can get away with education programs, while others need a 1-on-1 mentor to motivate them daily, hold their hand along the way, or kick them in the butt when they're slacking. 

As 2017 kicks off, I'm newly motivated to pull the trigger on my first of hopefully many rental property deals.I'm mostly looking at moderately distressed 3/2 SFRs in the Houston suburbs for buy and hold rentals.

It can take anywhere between 6-12 months for your first transaction, depending on your motivation.

That's where it gets interesting and motivating for those professionals.Happy investing!