For me I knew there was a better way and as I grew up watching TV gurus, studying on my on, and networking I've taken a different approach. 

We haven't bought a TV yet.  

Make everything in concrete or wrap it in bubble wrap like the one commercial on TV .... two things i have done with properties that i have gutted is put back 5/8" drywall on the walls, not 1/2" ( harder for them to break) and i install solid doors, no hollow core doors . it is almost impossible to make a place tenant proof, you can do little things that help to last them a little longer.

*Advertising: Advertising of of any kind is permitted such as TV, radio, leaflets, etc.

The next pressing issue we felt we needed to tackle right away was the lack of grounding on our electrical service.

., TV commercials, radio ads, motivated seller website, SEO, pay per click/adwords, facebook, Linkedin, Youtube, and other forms of online advertising and boosted/promoted social media postings.Bottom line is consistency.

There is no pain button they can press to force me to take a position one way or another.

counters are old tile, the cabinets are pressed board, the flooring is trashed but this unit has a value of ~$700K (for the one unit). 

Also remember she is living inside your house - if you press too hard she will destroy it before she finally leaves! 

(That's the advantage that smaller firms have--they don't have the broker/dealer's fee layer, which is very substantial and significantly effects the return.)I know that I've grown almost entirely by word of mouth, referrals from existing investors, press coverage, and networking.There are already fund-of-funds out there.