Even when talking with some real estate professionals who would seem to have an incentive to help me with renting out my property, I have been met with serious warnings (they pretty much say don't do it).

It helps being willing to talk to sellers/get on the phone and talk to folks in the real estate space in general but the most important thing in my opinion is being an honest and true person.

Also did business with the Doughers of Orange county now you want to talk about the big boys Holy man. !!

Talk with your lender.

I finally gave in and decided to talk to them.

If you are organized enough to forsee hang ups and talk with your GC about potential challenges on a regular basis, two brains are better than one.

Secure the debt by real estate, now we're talking a great partnership deal.

I will have to go over everything of what I want to do, and then have a talk with her to see if her goals align with mine.

Have you actually talked to a bank?

Start by talking to your bank.