Sidetrackig into the websites of member whoses sites are chock full of valuable information.First started dabbling in real estate about 10 years ago, bought a small complex of five commercial buildings in a tourist area, spend a year renovated them and rented them out.

Jake Kucheck Go ahead and post it... there's a link to another on here, I'm sure that's ok, I think the rule is more not to have everyone promoting their websites, etc.

As far as advertising I am currently working on a website.

It seems to me a larger owner could influence the manager to direct tenants towards them and away from my property)*The property management company has a terrible website, and it begs the question how competent and reliable they may be*It is my understanding that I pay the management fee regardless of vacancy, however I'm not sure on that, perhaps someone who has had prior experience with these type of communities could tell me how they are normally structured.I apologize if I don't quite have the RE vocabulary down, but hopefully you folks can provide some advice and help me get my start in real estate!

We've started work but I think an agreement in place would serve me well.Here is a link to an independent contractors agreement...you can probably modify it to cover the scope of work for your GC.

The S-8 allowable rent is on the HUDUSER website and is the median rent for the area.

Would love to link up with any local investors in the Seattle area.

Here is a link to what I kind of think my competition is..??

I am intensely fascinated by the market and the fact that this investment provides tangible and human links that are unique to this field (which I'll bet for many has had both positive and negative implications!).

I didnt find the correct place in this forum to post prospective deals (links...) so that experienced biggerpocket(ers) can give their opinion, is there such a category ?