We're open to establishing a relationship with another agent who has a specialty and uses private listings but we won't place offers on MLS deals with that agent.3.

Ergo i always open a new market with Cash establish track record then go for funding from banks or HML.  

Sellers want to base price on forecasts, but the established cap rate range is off of achieved NOI.  

It's as easy to pour water out of a boot with the instructions written on the heal to get accommodations donated to a fundraiser from establishments in Branson.   

Is there some sort of accepted criteria for establishing the status?

Easier, quicker route but I believe I would have to pay closing cost at the time of purchase, and then pay it again in 6-8 months when I was established and wanted to switch the property to just my name.

Going in debt to invest is gambling.

These are the normal people in society.Those that decide to gamble savings do so with the understanding that they are risking it all by starting.

My guess is for smaller/less expensive units in a cities where they are well established in, it may make sense for some owners.

@Roger Poulin A way around this would be to establish a relationship.