I was able to pick this one up from a private seller who I tracked down via delinquent  tax liens.Keeping the property does align with my goal of purchasing  2,500 cash flowing units in the next 5 years.

Do you actually pay every time a seller just expresses potential interest in doing a deal with you, or have you found a feasible way around this?

(I fear I may need to ask the seller for more time.)- What would be considered a competitive range of rates in this environment?

Trip up and cause the due on sale clause to be triggered, then you And the seller are in trouble.

I've been watching this happen, and then I found a seller who is desperate to move, and they are willing to make a deal, especially because I can buy it cash. 

I found a home in the central MD area seller is offering to finance the deal.

@Joe VilleneuveOffering rent credits is really great to sell properties fast but I have also heard there are legal complications related to that.One thing that i can think of is giving Seller concession instead of rent credit. 

Hit me up if interested  Will the sellers do owner financing?

Many use the 1% ruleOnce you've submitted an offer and the seller accepts, Talk to a Property Inspector.

Do I have to inform the seller that I intend to use the property as a rental property when submitting a purchase offer for it?