It would be also be nice to see different tracks for beginners and experienced investors so speakers could tailor their message and provide more meat vs. general concepts.Networking was the best!

I'm not sure the conventional investment techniques are still apply in this climate.

Start with one marketing technique and log in your results.

You should tailor to different clientele: mom-and-pop CD and annuity investors (scared to death of fluctuating principal), vs affluent professionals and business owners that probably have a more balanced exposure of US and foreign equities, bonds, gold, and REITs, for example, and that's their framework.

The recommendations mention: recommends stabilizing (using interim control paint stabilization techniques identified for HUD-owned single family dwellings in 24 CFR Part 35 as amended June 21, 2004) the following components utilizing “Lead Safe Work Practices†as outlined in The Lead Safe Housing 24 CFR Part 35 as amended June 21, 2004.Anyone ran into this?

i thought this was a popular technique. obviously not.

They should have stated their personal goals or investment intentions so that the forum has a better idea how to tailor their advice.

Like a good broker--which should pay for him or herself in the form of better advice on buying properties--a good STR property manager should pay for himself by making your listing more competitive through advice (picture order, listing descriptions, design/photography techniques, etc etc etc.) 

I've heard them mentioned several times in the forum, but I really have no idea how to use them....This could be a very lengthy and complicated answer, but I will try to boil it down to the following summary of 3 creative acquisition techniques:[list=1]Subject-To - Buyer gets the deed, all rights to the property and any outstanding leins on the propertyLand Contract (also called Contract for Deed or Installment Contract) - Seller keeps the deed and any leins on the property; Buyer gets all rights to the property that aren't negated in the Land Contract (hint: get a lawyer and/or a good educational program) and makes payments to the Seller.Lease/Option - Seller keeps the deed and most of the rights in the property AND the obligation to sell the property only to the Buyer as long as the Buyer's lease is in good standing and the Option period is still active; Buyer gets the right to occupy and enjoy the property AND the right but not the obligation to purchase the property at the agreed upon price.

I can't make it to the presentation but I'm wondering what steps and techniques there are for:1.