If it is you, stop and add it to the rent if they want to continue to use that method.  

., method of installation, you must purchase the material before 3 p.m. on a Tuesday, etc.)

From there I think you'll naturally find a mentor and someone you click with versus awkwardly asking someone you just met to mentor you... 

If natural gas lines are everywhere, go for a natural gas tank or tankless.

I consulted other affiliates, so I'm aware of their goals.Human nature, many volunteers want to be recognized, a subdivision brings more recognition, also more money from donors and plays well for these types of organizations. 

Have income high enough to meet their threshold for the properties that you are buyingIn terms of getting multiple mortgages with smaller down payments, you could do the live in BRRR method.

Are there any better methods than direct mail?

Its based on County, method of payment, down payment of and so forth...The app works well.

Obviously you would probably get better terms financing it with residential, but I am curious if the rules of forced appreciation still come into play when financing through this method. 

@Kelly S.If owner financing is not an option, you can research other methods like lease options.