@Mario Morales, to echo Bradley, I would say this depends on what you are lacking in your own knowledge base.To some (probably many investors) the agent is simply an initial filter for them.  

@Zach Howard I am working on a how-to book on Creative Financing now (I am the author of BP's book on Mid Term Rentals) because when I was teaching myself I was frustrated at the lack of clear instruction.

That way, you could use Hard Money to fully fund the rehab before refinancing to agency. 

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I think the biggest roadblock has been the lack of true testimonials of successful people in these programs.  

Form my understanding or lack of understanding, you're not.Just don't see it as a prudent way to deploy $8mil in capital if you don't have the network. 

Many of the local agencies collaborate with each other to help each other’s buyer clients find furnished MTRs and this is how I’ve been finding tenants for my MTR’s this year.

Any other government agency?

Appreciation though is somewhat lacking.

The best deals I find are usually the result of an agent’s lack of familiarity with the area or a very poor listing presentation.