FHA also requires two appraisals.Off-market you can do, but typically you will need a strong offer to hook a seller. 

I did not receive any sleep that night and I had strongly felt that the new management had failed in its number one priority: to provide a secure living space for its residents which is protected under the implied duty of habitability.

Rents are pretty strong in Florida but prices are also pretty high.

You should consider doing a deal by yourself, but have a strong team in place to help you along the process (RE broker, PM, contractors).

In the current market conditions I look for sponsors that have the following:experience in all parts of market cycleare acquiring large assets no less than 100 units a proven value add strategyoffering a true preferred return (7%-8%)a 70/30 or greater equity splitmonthly cashflow distributionsinvest along side their passive investorsrunning a 5 year business plan and have debt terms that exceed the length of the business plan( this will become important if you have to hold the asset longer than the initial business plan)assets located in markets with strong economic indicators

I am strongly considering to invest in the US for buy and hold properties with good cash flowing possibilities, and potential growth. 

The laws here in Oregon have changed strongly in the last 2 years.

I knew I wanted something that was half or mostly commissioned, so I've already looked over my monthly expenses and made cuts where possible.My personal savings account is not quite where I'd like it, but our rental account is strong and self-sufficient; I don't even count my cash flow after reserves.

In fact, it's the strong housing market that got us out of the 2001 recession rather quickly.

You can also buy the recipe in the form of the course, and you can learn how to use the recipe, learn finesse in your methods and turn out a way prettier cake faster by going to the boot camp they offer or the hand holding from coaching.Note the person who is going to be successful in real estate will be successful, not from any training, but from within themselves.