FIRST: This is ALL dependent upon your state and local statutes, so make sure you know what you are permitted and not permitted to do in your market with regards to terminating a lease.And your post is written by someone different about once a week here on BP.  

Is there a resource whereby I can run a search for, say, the last 6 months or 12 months for all properties that were purchased "off market", not listed by an agent. 

My exit strategy is to refinance ASAP when all the work is done to a 30 year fixed as the property is off market.

I own and manage 14 single family homes, all occupied nearly 95% of the time (stable rental market in my area), and currently analyzing a deal and figured why not ask for more input from all of you!

Possible perhaps but I don't think probable.While there have been some exceptions and special programs that perhaps pay a bit more than market rent, I don't think it is that common.

It has been mass-marketed-conditioning to IGNORE the price, here is financing JUST look at the payment.

Here are a few things to consider..Work for an Established Wholesaler:Consider finding a reputable wholesaler in your local market and offering to work for them.

a few reactions:-it's going to be very, very tough to make a great return on RE as a beginner in this market. 

It hot markets like Charleston, offers requesting this usually dont fly unless youre buying a property thats just sitting for some reason. 

This strategy requires knowledge of local markets, renovation costs, and the ability to manage or oversee renovations.I am a loan officer and I could advise you on how to tap into that equity and put that money to work.