Thanks to BP I have already setup to meet with a local REI headed by a fellow Alaskan (i live in Idaho now) and I have 3 buyers that have already put in a wish list ;-)   Any help would be greatI am currently looking into using the Wholsale and Subject 2 exit strategies but, the subject 2 is still something I am learning. 

When you look at a property, do not fall in love with it....maybe fall in love with the numbers, but don't look at it the same way your retail buyers might look at it. 

You may end up with a sizable gap if you just leave the wood floor that will be noticeable to your eventual buyer (renter, not so much).

There are only a limited of real buyers that I come across.  

At the same time you typically will NOT find rates for fixed rate mortgages.Since you specifically mention "private" notes, I personally believe public records are what you actually want, and the best opportunity - why buy stuff other buyers or servicers don't want when you can go directly to the source? 

It seems like more people have been trying to get in on these higher prices as of late and there just aren’t as many buyers that want to buy at higher prices.

And this is near city center in Houston TX with plenty of land and appreciation.I try not to be a strict rule of thumb buyer but bottom line, unless it's an A or NNN deal, a property will almost never cash flow if it isn't a 1% deal. 

Fortunately for us the pictures were terrible in the listing and that made it less appealing to other buyers.

Should I be networking with buyers first?

Buyer decides to represent himself, buyer requests more details about a condo on RedFin, gets contacted by listing agent, LA and buyer meet at condo and do a walkthrough, buyer says where do I submit my offer, LA and broker both state your offer won’t be accepted unless you’re represented by a realtor, broker says you can use LA, buyer declines offer and says “I’ll have my realtor be in contact with you.