Therefore, their preferred way is to demonstrate maximum market exposure by listing with an agent  who uses MLS or offer auction services.As for research and list building, sharp Pro's hire researcher to search court and recorders records to their own specifications. 

Some people on this thread are amused or think you are being difficult, but you have to gather these records for your tenant application file, in the event some disgruntled applicant gives you grief - you can demonstrate consistent behavior on your part for all applicants ...

If someone does a no call/no show, their number/email gets added to a contact named "Blocked Blocked" in my iPhone, which just happens to be blocked....If they demonstrate irresponsible behavior on first impression, why would I ever saddle myself with them as a resident?

I've watched a pretty lengthy video about Freedomsoft where there was a pretty thorough demonstration given, but it was for version 3.

To be to the point;20% down is important in that it demonstrates an aptitude for long term strategy or planning.Even learning all the top strategies and etc if anyone skips over budgeting and other important lifestyle questions success will be very difficult.

These lenders are as concerned about this property cashflowing and you should be...and here is where my response to your question comes in...Almost every commercial lender is going to want you to demonstrate that the building can not only cover the cost of operations but that is has enough "income" remaining to cover the debt service.

Whether your in a small town or a large city, you need to be able to demonstrate your ability to follow through with your end of the deal.

Most of these funds will accept investments from individuals provided they're accredited investors and can prove they are.I investigated many third-party verification services yesterday that provide a screening service where you can demonstrate you're accredited without having to give the sponsors tax returns, letters from your CPA, etc.

However, I would think so long as we can demonstrate the cash-flow can service their note and provide sufficient reserve, as a debt financier they woud be satisfied.What I am looking for at this point is a) a general indication of whether we are rowing in the right direction;b) tips on how to package/present an offer to a financier ... in engineering it is analytical and easy, my experience thus far in real-estate (with Sellers and conventional mortgagees) is there is a far higher degree of subjectivity in decision making.c) Any indication on what we may need to change in qualifying our properties prior to striking a deal ... i.e. do any of our conditions need to be tightened?

As Will demonstrated this is not always the case.