just really disappointing that the loan officer knew we wanted to rent it out and when the real estate savvy guy wasn't there, made the other buyer sign something preventing that. 

I would do this first before engaging an agent unless you are extremely active.

This thread is extremely interesting!

And I understand the frustration, disappointment, and even the anger of the posters who invested.  

I found them extremely knowledgeable, informative, and responsive.

This led me to have an extreme ambition of trying to give my future family the things I didn't get.

@Travis Boyd Outside of instances where FHA or other extremely advantageous financing options exist I am a proponent of the LLC for investment real estate although the liability piece is overstated.

This is located in a tourist lake/ski town with extremely high demand for lodging.  

Of course, always check recent reviews.. they tell you more than a flashy website.Size Matters: I’d avoid both extremes... massive firms managing thousands of units and one-person operations juggling too much.

.- They are extremely manipulative in their sales approach.