You won't be scaring away the seller, this is a completely normal thing to request and your broker should be the one prodding the seller's side for this info up front (especially if the seller's side hasn't provided it already with the marketing material at the very least). 

Yes, Real Estate broker in the UK, and lender who specialized in buy-to-let (investor style) loans

Yes, Real Estate broker in the UK, and lender who specialized in buy-to-let (investor style) loans

Send emails, call brokers, check social media and see who the bigger players are.

I've also brokered several properties in Dayton and find some good off market deals there. 

They used to list agents, accountants, and lawyers, but it seems they now only list agents.In addition to those shown for Greece, you might try some of the other international brokers such as CBRE and Christies.

I agree, people also need to recognize that the cost to raise capital is not cheap - going through a company like this or a broker dealer route will cost you 6-10% of the capital they raise.

Back home, I work as a mortgage broker.

I'd repost this in one of the "Real Estate Strategies" Forums or in the "Mortgage Brokers & Lenders" category just so this is post can get in front of the right eyeballs.

Hopefully, new legislation will change things to entice more carriers to the state.I suggest you reach out to your local insurance broker (where you plan to invest) and explain what you are looking for in a rental dwelling policy.