I don't see why you couldn't have it be owner financed the attorney should be able to draw it up that way with you still getting your piece.

Fortunately, I've learned a lot and am now trying to put all the pieces together.Due to current situation, I've targeted Mobile Homes (have been following @JohnFedro) and straight wholesaling of traditional homes.Any advise on which to focus on?

It sounds basic, but that is the one key piece of advice I keep getting over and over.

Buyer is proposing this in order to try to stretch into both pieces of property with anticipated income from another property sale, while keeping seller happy.  

I want to build a portfolio of rental property so I wanted to know if I should get financing (pre-approved) in place BEFORE I find a piece of property or should I wait until I find the property I want to purchase? 

Employees and companies have to have aligned interests so that they both win and experience growing success together.Offering insurance or a piece of paper for employee or worker of the month is weak.

< 50% rentals is just one piece.

Mike,Thank you for answering this question for me; I will check the timeline in the state of Maryland that way I will know exactly how I can assist my (future) client(s).  Have

You send oversized postcards for 18 cents a piece postage.And, when you do this, say the same old crap all the other agents say, "Call me to sell your house." 

Ask them their criteria, rates, Arv-based or LTV based (Arv is much less common but probably better for you as you'll need less cash up front), min/max dollar amounts, geography they like to lend in, etc    Most good hmls have a huge network of contractors, investors, appraisers, etc   If you develop rapport, and promise to bring them your business they will sometimes open up their network to help you if there is a missing piece of the puzzle.