Please advise. 

This will happen in a market with balanced supply and demand, in a monetary system like the US, with fiat currency targeting 2% inflation.- In some markets, that are growing quickly, with great jobs and lots of inbound migration, this could be a little higher - like 4-5% per year over long time periods as demand outpaces supply.

Hi friends,I'm starting to build a portfolio of long term rentals using creative finance.  I hope to use private capital to fund the entry fees in second position.  Does anyone have any advice on the best way to find ...

I did read someone on these forums advising against it too.Any advice/insight about this?

i wouldn't tell you where you should move since i don't know you.also, a lender would be in the best position to advise whether you qualify for a specific loan. 

He advised against mediation as tenant has already become unreasonable with his demands.

Check with your QI about both scenarios.I did have a client do a 1031, rent it out for two years and then moved in at the advisement of their CPA.  

The Chicago Association of Realtors'® specifically state "When you become a Dual Agent, you owe equal fiduciary duties at that point to both parties in the transaction, and you lose the ability to negotiate for, strategize and advise either one."

Any advise or lessons from your experience?

If you do decide to do mailer(s), then I would advise you to personalize the card and do a handwritten note.