My advice would be to find a property manager that also represents investors in the purchase/sell of properties in whatever area you plan to invest and try to develop a relationship with them.

Either the numbers work or they don't, so what an ultimate property tax assessment represents on an item by item basis I don't see as particularly relevant.

Did you have a Realtor who helped you buy or did the seller have a Realtor represent them?  

Represent a true product and you won't have any issues.

Account Closed Whether they have a realtor or not, do I need an agent to represent me?

The seller is represented by an agent, don't know if this is an issue.I would appreciate everyone's insights.Michael

His numbers were totally BS and if the profits were there he represented he would purchase the property himself.

The other route, is if you have a representative that you trust in the US (Houston, Texas to be exact) that can conduct business for you by way of a "General Power of Attorney".Sounds like you plan on having lots of fun building your US portfolio. 

You just need to get in touch with your SDIRA investment representatives and will let you know the step by step process. 

You would be able to get comps (like an appraiser), have quick access to the MLS and therefore identify the deals early, and you can make money representing the seller, buyer or landlord.