I am likely going to be the HOA president so I'll have a lot of opportunity to influence the community (hopefully in a positive way).

Your lender should have a strong influence on your contractor as the source of the money.

I could make some money with the licence itself with my circle of influences but I am much more interested in hussling for myself.

Time heals all mistakes, and once you realize the influence that time has on wealth-building with long term investments, you're hooked.

That would influence the deal quite a bit.

This cycle is being impacted by so many influences (world economies, internet sales, warehousing, energy costs, consumer confidence, residential bubble, governmental regulations and taxes, etc., etc.): but, the bigger players have been acquiring portfolios and/or investing for the last two years.

Well, just got back from the dentist, so I'm under the influence, but still;1.

From my past experience the only one with much influence to getting them to accept the real value is the listing agent.

I would want to spend time with each one individually – no influences or distractions.Once you dive in, you should start to get a feel for it.

That conversation influenced my decision to rent it out short-term until I can reposition/add some amenities and see where else I might take it (furnished rental?