The down side though you may not get top dollar if the renters don't keep the place tidy for showings and the potential buyers are at the whim of the renters for showing times as well.

It's a lot like a mechanic...if they are fair, can do good work quickly, can make professional recommendations....that would sound like a good fit to me. 

You're making me out to sound like another selfish Wholesaler fitting the stereotype.

@Aaron Hartsough there's honestly no one size fits all answer to your question.

So if you are interested in Spokane go ahead and type in "Spokane" (in the search icon top right) anything after it and more than likely you will get the true movers and shakers from that area that have been in the game and enjoy helping or are in the game and enjoy helping as well. 

For Hard money terms, I know a few lenders, around 10-12% If you are you looking for traditional loan terms, many local banks may give you 80%LTV as long as it's more than 4 units, and the the deal fits requirements.

His name is Kevin Vader and the brokerage is Century 21 Top Realty Commercial & Residential.

My name is Wayne and I am a former Air Force pilot, who currently flies a desk for a Fortune 500 - Top 10 Company.

So, let's say the timeline fits and I could sell that house in a 1031 exchange, can I then use those proceeds to buy and renovate that property?

I'd like to pay off my equity note right away, but it's not an urgent need, as long as buyer's payments cover my monthly nut ($250 equity loan, $300 taxes, $75 HOA).This seems like a puzzle to me - all the pieces are on the table, I just can't see how to fit them all together to complete the task.