http://cosmos.bcst.yahoo.com/up/player/popup/?

However, in this case, you have stummbled across a "real player" in Nick.

Learn the lay of the land, the players (banks, CPA's, contractors, other investors) and network like crazy.I would stay away from gurus and "mentoring programs" The knowledge and info you can learn on biggerpockets in just a matter of a couple weeks far outweights anything you will be able to learn in a program ...

@Curt Davis  Curt not to disagree with you but some very large companies (HIGH VOLUME PLAYERS) did rental guarantee's  I bought paper from 2 of them and one is in massive trouble.. and the other is just hanging in there...

You may also be requires to undertake an environmental assessment of the property by the lender (to prove there are no old USTs or other surprises waiting to ruin your, or rather, the lender's day).Where you can often successfully purchase a residential property without using a buyers agent, an experienced commercial broker will be an invaluable player on your team during the purchase of your first few multifamily properties.Enough rambling ... and I did not even get through the purchase processes ... must take the boy to daycare.

A lot of the big name players (Wyndam for example) now manage most of the condos and beach houses in the area I'm targeting so I think that might be my best route.

There is one company that pretty much dominates the area and the young employees have a lot of money, but aren't ready to buy a house (or don't think they'll stay for that long), so renting is an attractive option.

I'd suggest asking HMLs if they are associated with any wholesalers that have good deals, or who the big players are.

People will start to recognize the signs with your name and think you're a player in the area.At the open house talk with every guest and get as much information as you can.

What are the big players doing like the (hedge funds, Toll Brother, KB home).