Your offer should be based on your DD and modeling the deal following your investment thesis.

It’s more about offering a different option for owners who need capital, and offering investors to access the world of real estate investing fast and smart, like never before. 

The usual way, but not the right way, to try to buy a rental is by finding a property on the MLS, where agents congregate, make an offer and then try to get financing to buy the property.

My goal is to be able to get on a facetime/zoom call with them and go over all my offers on properties. 

When a seller lists their property, they often agree to compensate the buyer's agent separately, though the exact terms depend on the offer made.

You can offer an incentive such a discount on rent if the pay online or via bank draft.

Also 4th quarter of last year Packwood and county officially did discuss potentially regulating STR's by either limiting numbers or adding a tax to cover increases in local services that are needed. 

You can try to attend virtual events, many real estate meetups and events offer virtual options.

You can present an offer that aligns with your financial goals, but be prepared to walk away if the seller won’t negotiate to a price that ensures you’re not left in a tough financial situation.

Every buyer wants some way to determine if they are being offered a fair deal.