I would add that with the wealth of information on the web, you can practice just about everything, up to the point of going through with the purchase.Pick a market, and start farming it remotely.

I could be wrong, but that kind of percentage increase doesn't sound realistic at all - not for a property in the middle of farm country :). 

I want to be fair but not give away the farm!

Any advice on choosing a farm area here in the San Antonio area? 

Also, back in the day, we used to call it farming an area, but pick a neighborhood and walk around and talk to neighbors about buying in the area.

Mostly what I have read in the past on this topic doesn't break down actual ownership percentages (vs capital invested) or rate of returns.I know these are sort of preference related questions but I would love to understand how other investors have structured deals in the past or how they are going about them now.Thanks again!

I'm working with a partner and trying to iron out a farm area.

Read up on both wholesaling and geographic farming techniques and work a "farm" area by looking at public filings like divorce, probate and notice of default.

We have done wholesaling in super low populated areas on Indiana downstate such as farm area.

Farm neighborhoods.Ask top producing agents if they can refer you any business (A lot of top agents may not want to work with lowered price listings, buyers, renters).