Be patient and consistent on everything.  

If you are a little more patient, then look for opportunities to cash flow now, but realize upside over the long-term.

I actually joined BP a little less than a year ago so I am not new to this site, but, this is the very first post I am posting, so, I am very glad to introduce myself here.I've recently quitted (finished my last day two days ago) my full time job in the heavy construction industry, which I had worked in for the past 10 years as a construction safety manager.

I'd ask him (/her/them) to appraise it as if he was being the eyes and ears of an FHA lender, because those standards are a little bit higher than fannie/freddie, and include health/safety issues.

There is safety in numbers when you own c class rental properties. 

Then you can either cash out refinance that equity bump to roll into the next deal (BRRRR) or let it ride with added safety and cash flow that you can put away for the next deal.

You would just have to be patient.

I'm working on finding a local agent as we speak, hopefully they will be able to provide some more guidance.The process is definitely slow so I'm trying to be patient and not rush into anything.

Be patient but be consistent.  

Be patient though she's very busy.