Start with people in your circle of influence, one lender per property.Some of the models that are being used successfully by investors:1) Sell your rental property to a turn-key passive investor at a reasonable markup, where the investor then bears the risk of performance.

If we foresee a question that buyers might have, we may stage lightly to influence their view of a certain room/area.

The good news is that over the next 3-4 years, you will get to know the property in and out and know it's quirks and also be able to scout out a good property manager in the area (since other folks in your chain of command and sphere's of influence will also be in the same situation as you. -- Own and then move and will need to rent their places out.)

That proof alone influenced the bank to come down a bit to a more realistic number.

So they have a nonprofit to offset the taxes and give them a front which in turn gives influence and PR.

http://www.biggerpockets.com/statstake that influence point exploiter(s) :) I'm sure this won't go untested but at least for now, I reign champion.

Interest rates have some effect or influence, but there are a number of other factors (unemployment, economic outlook, population growth, household creation/consolidation, consumer confidence, tax codes, etc.) that are more powerful in determining housing prices.

Might consider getting a third party influence, a neighbor who knows the family and who might like you for a neighbor.

It seems to me a larger owner could influence the manager to direct tenants towards them and away from my property)*The property management company has a terrible website, and it begs the question how competent and reliable they may be*It is my understanding that I pay the management fee regardless of vacancy, however I'm not sure on that, perhaps someone who has had prior experience with these type of communities could tell me how they are normally structured.I apologize if I don't quite have the RE vocabulary down, but hopefully you folks can provide some advice and help me get my start in real estate!

Whereas real estate you get in and influence the value of the investment directly by improvements and such, and you decide what direction the investment is going to take.They are both very interesting and I think a person's personality comes into play as to which vehicle they prefer, however in the "long run" they both done well for investors!