Thanks for the replies, I thought that might be the case.I wonder though, at what size would an investor be enough of a PMC's revenue to be able to make some demands of them that they normally wouldn't entertain? 

I LOVE seeing my prospects face to face and sizing them up, I'd hate to have no idea who's living in my property.

Guy was trying to “Size Me Up” and I didn’t handle it well, as I never handle being “sized up” well.

Predicting the future is impossible 5 years ago Grey in the kitchen was unheard of, Now everyone does it.In 4-5 years my bet is on yellow, but it could well be Neon Pink and Green 

Each Village depending on size has someone that regulates rentals and associations.

I bet you won't be able to get a showing in that time frame from most of them.

Your best bet to find a mentor is to find someone who is doing what you want to do and get a job at their business.

Or there is a version for 2 to 4 unit small buildings as well but then down payment grows to 25%.Or if you agree to live in it for 12 months you can do it as an FHA 203k rehab loan with as little as 3.50% down on 1 to 4 unit properties and use future rents to qualify for the loan size needed.

The area is 15+ acres up to 100 acres, my choice on the size.

What is an ideal amount I should have in my savings before I buy my first property?