It does not matter whether AirBNB or VRBO is better, what matters is getting the exposure.

I have made a concerted effort to diversify my exposure into cities with more promise, but so far it has been a lot of work with little treasure.

I have noticed potential agents/tenants tend to avoid going to homes where there is a current tenant.On the other hand, does the increased marketing exposure help get it rented without vacancy?

Overlays are the extra rules that lenders put on top of Fannie/Freddie guidelines to limit their exposure to risk. 

@Chris ChantavongAs noted above , for sale by owner is one way to go.If you want to get maximum exposure without paying much % fees to agents you ahould consider a "flat fee MLS listing" service

(was an ambitious college sophomore studying finance in '09 when all hell broke loose) and am wary of trapped capital, I recognize the merits of having exposure to a less volatile asset class.

Again, I am very excited and hungry to learn the REI industry and interested in any mentorship and internship for the exposure and hands on experience.

From my limited exposure to the Dallas market, what I hear is that deals are hard to find.

Of course the forums are helpful when you have specific questions but the podcasts do an incredible job of providing exposure to all different avenues of real estate investing.

- What is the most cost-effective way to get maximum exposure for your listings?