However, we differ structurally: they operate as a fund, while we focus on deal-by-deal syndications.

This is two different things.

happy to talk but your location may  be different then where I used to do student rental.

Also what does the city say is the assessed value of the property on your taxes (it will be different than the appraised value, but should give you an idea).

How is that different than the information they’re providing on the investor webinars?  

Hey @Michelle Baldwin, yes this is a challenge but everyone said it best.Simply, you can just use a different browser to be logged into each VRBO account.I also think that @John Underwoods idea will work as well.

Use a wide-angle lens so you can fit more of a room into the image, and try different angles to show more of the room. 

No way to say for sure since each lender is different and I have no idea of the terms you need or your FICO, but it is typically the prime rate plus a couple of points.

How long it takes to be financially ready is different for everyone.

You rarely will get both (at least not right now in this current market).If you want to explore different opportunities within various areas of the Valley, get a seasoned investor-friendly Realtor who is competent.