Then, set up different level packages for sponsorships, and find out a WIN-WIN situation when courting these companies so you can tailor your packages to what they may need and can offer your event.

You have a chance to tailor the next lease more to your liking.  

Geo Tan your agent should be able to coach you on exactly what to have since you want to tailor each offer to each seller depending on what they are looking for.

The general but not easy or simple rule is that the more analysis / filtering / insight you provide tailored to the investor upfront, the more of the investors time you are saving (but investing your time), the higher the quality of the deals you are presenting to the investor.

I have a lot of questions and want to tailor how a gameplan to "get in the game" over the next couple of years...

Now that is no longer the case and people these loans were tailored to were mainly first time home buyers.

There has even been a move on the part of some sponsors to specifically tailor their offerings with products designed for a 12-24 month period. 

If your agent says "they exist but you're sitting in Manila and you really don't want to own in those parts of Chicago" then I'd say you have someone that's trying their best to give you authentic advice tailored to you.Or I'm completely wrong, I don't know...

@Luke Grogan That tailored approach may increase your income, but at some point I'd suggest stepping back to look at the bigger picture and decide how much more effort is the extra income worth?

There are many many different types of loans so definitely find someone that is experienced in funding real estate investors, knows all the programs and will work diligently to find you the best rate and terms, custom tailored to your needs.