Aside from grass roots networking, what technology can help me find pre-market deals?

While Mass Ave is highly desirable, you might find better deals in up-and-coming areas like Near Eastside, Riverside, or Mapleton-Fall Creek, which offer solid appreciation potential and rental demand.

How can I structure this deal to protect my interests?

They typically want the land included in the deal.

That being said, I can promise the amount of deals being done inside of our community is unmatched.

What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

Ask the manager to explain their process for dealing with maintenance, late rent, evictions, turnover, etc.

I went to boa and they told me that they don't deal with the series llc.  

I never try to time the market, if the numbers do not make sense without appreciation - I skip the deals.

@Tom Grieshammer have you considered partnering with someone on a deal rather than doing the deal on your own?