Hello, I am new to the real-estate market and I'd like some input about my proposition.

Rental property so far from a population center is an extremely risky proposition.

Still a risky proposition.2.

Inheriting tenants, especially ones below market, are a risky proposition.

I know you can structure a deal how ever you want, but any suggestions on a good starting point for a deal, so we can start propositioning people we know?

Quite a proposition.

@Ramon CuevasActually I charge more than what you stated:)You can find lots of posts by me telling people HML is EXPENSIVE and not meant to be a long term proposition.

The Alameda value proposition for owner occupants is that it's close to SF but still feels like the burbs.

@Paul D. thanks for sharing.I actually have some experience in managing both SFHs and MFHs and my recommendations with regard to hiring professional property management are as follows:If you are living in the property full-time, the main value propositions offered by professional management will be as follows: marketing, screening & placement of tenants; rent collection; maintenance.Of these three, rent collection is the easiest for a DIY landlord.

Response rate, high or low, tactfully probe your callers about what matters to them and develop unique sales propositions around those key points.