How do seasoned investors get foresight , are there any publications, statistics  one should always be watching locally and nationally in order to notice the winds of change.I am very excited and enthusisatic about the real estate investment game but at the same time would like to learn the lead indicators.Appreciate your insight and foresight.ThanksInder 

Unless they are taking down all cash, they will also need to understand where to get non-recourse financing and seasoning times to refinance conventionally, depending on their exit strategies.I would probably start with seeing or talking to an attorney and setting up entity structure.

You may have a hard time finding one who will lend you more than you owe until a period of seasoning has passed.

Most seasoned investors will let the listing agent double end the deal as the lisiting agent by human nature is going to push their buyers deal through because of great compensation, not that that's what should happen or is ethical its just human nature taking hold.So yes if you want representation get your own agent to write the deal no worries.

I am spending my time and energy operating three separate businesses - one seasonal service business, one retail, and one e-commerce website.

It appears that with the rental season slowing down, the market has shifted and I didn't adjust with it.

I'd like to hear some creative thinking from seasoned investor types.

Tom,Welcome, as you can see already this is a site for those who are engaging in either learning, new beginners, or seasoned investors, feel free to ask as many questions as you deem necessary.

As far as "rules" like 2% and such, they're rules of thumb made up by seasoned investors that are looking for serious cash flow on properties they're not living in. 

It has the possibility of year round rental as there are things to do for all seasons.