However I'm not financially prepared just yet to go it alone without private funding.I need to understand my options.

What can I do besides research (I do a lot of that) to help prepare me?

I wanted to know what creative financing options you guys have?

In light of the fact that you are OK operating with negative cash flow there is no point in risking losing a tenant in your market unless you are prepared to set the new rent at the top of your market.

I am in the process of completing renovations on a historic home in the San Marcos, TX Heritage district. I have finished all of the downstairs renovations except for a small portion of the kitchen and structural wall...

It's often less work than direct mail too.The same amount of creative work can go a lot farther when you leverage the web.

And also just what to expect and prepare for in general ...

All cities are difficult, but if these are located in Guthrie be prepared for additional hoops.

There are just as many ways to be creative in lead generation as there are to finance investment deals, and it’s possible to not have to spend a dime on marketing.

Some of them can get pretty pricey.2.Prepare your excel model.I can’t stress this enough.