But I've been for some reason seeing the phrase "heavy hitters" popping up more than I remember on BP, referring to a particular group forum contributors. 

This is probably why you might have difficulty finding an attorney or title company interested in being involved, most don't want to receive calls like that asking for information on a transaction.Personally I'd do a little more research on the process, get some legal advice from a good real estate attorney and move forward very cautiously.Ok, if you say so.I've always found this phrase curious:Owner financing is the only way for a lot of self employed people who write off most of their income to be able own and not rentThe only non-cash expense I'm aware of is depreciation, all other expenses are cash out of pocket. 

Honestly, if I could afford it, I'd pay cash for all properties as I really enjoy the phrase "paid off".

I always phrase is as "don't let the tax tail wag the business decision dog". 

But I say like 1% give an answer or just a phrase that is not helpful and is 180 degrees opposite direction from what the original post was intended to birth and hopefully helpful to others as it grows.

But I'm also thinking about that phrase "Live/Rent where you want, invest in where it makes sense" and I'm not entirely sure if buying an apartment would make sense right now.

There is a reason that the phrase for a mass shooting used to be "going postal." 

The reason I asked the question, is that some folks here and elsewhere phrase things like “I currently have a $23M portfolio” when they are a small partner, say 2-5% of that portfolio… I wouldn’t see that as accurate but some do.

I joined the monthly book club and met some great like-minded real estate members, and have had some very impactful coaching discussions which have helped me "collapse timeframes" (to steal a Real Estate Guys phrase) to learn what I needed to learn, and guide me as I was in the due diligence period for a couple of properties.I wish you the best of luck in your real estate journey!

The phrase "stepping over dollars to pick up pennies" comes to mind.