I'm coming at this using Goldmoney as a wealth preservation tool.

His company's free online budget tool will be very helpful to you if you're not using something effectively right now.  

Neither an extra security deposit or extra rent can be charged and the potential tenant cannot be discriminated against because they have an ESA.Contrary to popular belief, ESAs do NOT need to be allowed in public places like service dogs need to be. 

Ever considered farming the phone numbers on your list with skip trace tools and dialing potential sellers directly?

Be sure to check out the stuff under the educations tab and the tools tab

I would suggest you use the Rental calculator in the BP Tools to check our your numbers.Based on what others see, the $1k in cash flow sounds quite high, given you have at least $500 month in taxes, although you did not give any projected rent numbers.  

Hard Money is an essential tool in most fix and flip businesses, but it is expensive and isn't always your best option.

I was hoping to find a purchase option agreement through the BP Tools/ Files section, but no dice.

This is one way to combine a low-cost marketing tool with your desire to get out there and make this happen. 

This is a valuable tool that you can offer to your clients in the past.