I'm an investor and Realtor based in Central NJ. 

Quote from @Dean Harris: @Mike SferaThis is a great question and one I get from our client base often here in Memphis, TN.

We have tiered returns based on investment amount and time in the deal.

To improve your approval chances, use rental income from your first property, consider co-signers, and explore lenders that use Income-Based Repayment (IBR) for student loans.

I do not personally use him based soley on the fact that the firm is virtual.

The cash on cash return is only meaningful when you evaluate it based on your long term plans.

DSCR loans are based off of down payment, credit score and either actual or market rents so it helps to supercharge an investor's real estate goals and net worth.

Are there many REITs that currently regularly engage in this type of feeder based structuring for a investors?

Nightly rates and estimated revenue based on all the other units in the area?

Without a firm base and working familiarity with these three areas the investor will not have the knowledge to analyze, negotiate and close advantageous real estate transactions. 2- Experience - the first few deals are likely to be smaller, harder, with more “surprises” and not as profitable as the investor imagined.