It takes time and effort to build.

Long-time podcast listener, first time to post here. I came across this article about the recent Salt Lake City Council budget amendment that includes money for the city to monitor STRs via some type of software. As a...

I've taken the effort to get them signed by their authors, when possible.The challenges facing most new, would-be investors are no different now than when I started nearly 40 years ago: I don't know what I don't know until I need to know it. 

Put in the effort, build relationships, prove your value, and improve your odds of finding someone to help launch you on your path. 

But my experience is the same as JScott, Vikram, and Will B in that appraisers very much seem to appreciate the effort put forth.

When a repair takes longer than expected you should have good documentation of your efforts and have communicated to the tenant regularly so they have some understanding of the timeline and challenges presented.

The guidance and wisdom I found within this community were instrumental in navigating my first property's challenges and successes.However, our efforts were met with unforeseen adversity.

On the bright side, I think this will definitely separate realtors who are dedicated and putting in hard work vs. those who only put in minimal effort.

We as a firm have investors working with us who have rental properties all over the US big and small.Finding a real estate-focused tax professional and one who can help with advisory and grow with you would be my suggestion to focus your efforts on finding.

The biggest obstacle to overcome by far, is not so much that you need to find clients (although believe me, that's also difficult and is a constant effort until you're able to rely on referrals from past clients), but the customers you interact with need to trust you with their largest asset as a seller, and for one of the largest purchases they will make in their lives as a buyer.