I am okay with additional cost of setting up a TX Series LLC, if that means I can avoid a mountain of paperwork transferring properties in the next few years.2.)

This multiple offer approach would also work much easier in a "kitchen table" setting where you could sit down with the owner and present the offers side-by-side.I would certainly not advise you to just shotgun multiple offers at different prices. 

When it comes to a second property, I will have to keep all funding options in mind with FHA likely off the table..

Hello BP, I've found myself in a rather fortunate predicament and could use some guidance from experienced investors.I'll be coming home from a 10-month military deployment with approximately 100k tax free income in the bank.I've been feverishly educating myself on all things real estate investing and I'm confident that it's the best investment vehicle suited for me.There are a lot of options on the table, so here are a few parameters:- VA Loan eligible, but...- NYC resident with NYC residency requirement for work- Focused on OOM investing (particular interest in Rust Belt for a variety of reasons: Pitt, Cleveland, Cincy etc.)- Student loans paid off.

I didn't have the heart to tell him (my wife kicked me under the table) that we have done that many times after we buy a foreclosure or tax lien property & re-sell it 'as is' to an investor, (sometimes holding the note at the higher price @ 12-14%).

I might be able to push 3 million on costs Take a real good look at the tax tables for a million dollars income. 

What do you bring to the table that will help someone decide that it's time to sell - and to sell to you?

Unless the seller were willing to bring cash to the table, effectively paying you to buy the property (and like THAT's going to happen!)

Hello,I'm listing my smoky mountains cabin in Airbnb & Homeaway.

Your portion of that downpayment could be as low as 15% if you bring a vendor carry and/or CMHC to the table.