If you’re deploying smaller amounts of capital then some folks want higher spreads, up to 500 bps (ie 5%).

That makes zero sense.In terms of folks going the DIY route...

I've been here 14 years and have seen the site ebb and flow, occasionally being taken over by over bearing folks with a gold star in their title.

It's great to have experienced folks join the site!

lots of folks have summer places there and also rent them out short term. 

@Corby Goadei obviously agree with everything you said... but I assume these folks are just trying to look out for OP.and it seems like there are a lot of people that come on BP because they read Rich Dad Poor Dad, or watched a Brandon Turner webinar, and then spend a bunch of money on a random property, get crushed by capex, and disappear.i think the points / 'objections' raised are valid. 

These same "demand" folks cannot qualify. 

Hi All,  Just some comments from my own marketing and hearing from folks like you who have asked for my sub to training (BP needs you to connect first).- My own and from other folks; I hear of no wave or even a trickle of sub to purchases!!!   

I'd recommend joining a local STR group and talking to some folks there.Good luck.

Would love to chat with folks experienced in these specific areas and any resources for continued learning and growing my network and skills.