Congrats on the triplex as it's a nice place to fall into, and you're obviously already ahead of the rookies. :) I've also been listening for a few months and a 1-hour commute to work allows for quite a bit of listening an educating. 

You have a journey ahead of you but at least you are trying, unlike the other 99.9% of the population.Both meetings are worth attending.  

Here is the straight answer.I put all homes under contract with the SELLER as "Principal".I then sign a listing agreement with my SPECIAL realtor team to "Sell" my contract.

If I have a relationship with my investor buyer and we have done multiple deals together and he doesn't care how much I make as long as he getting the property at his price, then a straight assignment is fine.

As long rent compares with mortagage plays property in the good neighbourhood I would go ahead with Purchase

That said, seek ways to build relationships that get you ahead of the masses.  

With that being said if you get lucky you can hut the ball farther out of the park with this method, on a ROI basis, then any straight RE play.I am not sure if this helps you, but hopefully it gives you another perspective on your potential deal.Good luck,Arlen

I would go ahead and post the notices, no matter what day of the week.

They are older and want to sell their properties, yet they are more interested in owner financing than just a straight all cash offer. 

The "tax benefits" of rentals are WAAAY overblown, IMHO.First, lets get straight on taxable income.