Do lots of research regarding Portland and Bend in regards to the vacation rental model.

First figure out how you plan to invest, what access to $$ do you have and establish a business model.

We liked the model of house hacking, and around then I discovered BP. 

I was wondering if other landlords experiment with incentive models to have the tenants don't waste as much water.

Adam,As far as I understand the situation, there are two types of solar panel models.

I was fortunate to be accepted into an internship program that taught students how to run and manage their own small business using house painting as the model.

All - I am working on a rather large portfolio valuation at the moment and would like some assistance on my models.

Crowdfunding will surely be transitioning to a direct model as time wears on so you can probably find sponsors that will take 1031 money into their DST if the money sourcing window is short.  

Once you have enough expertise to locate and control a deal, enough capital to help fund a deal, and/or enough experience to manage the execution of a deal, you will have the credibility to find experienced partners.

@Curt Smith thanks for your expertise!