As they say in hockey "A good player goes where the puck is while a great player goes where the puck will be."

Although I'm unsure of the specific niche I'll be assigned to, the group handles a diverse range of matters (construction, development, zoning, financing etc. etc.) for some of the biggest players in town. 

We have a super competitive market here in PDX and Vancouver and there are a few bigger players but the little mom and pop investors get their share of deals...

He's a good guy-- and a fine guitar player too :)

Also depending on your relalionship with a title company they may write around these if your a big enough player.

This lead to the philosophy of never, even working in marginally profitable deals, no matter how slow things got.Later I learned how to solve title problems, do major rehabs and, of course, become a major player in my niche in CA. 

I added two links below with topics that might interest you for further research here at BP and/or the world wide web itself.https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/04/1...

2 of the largest players in the this arena that are also very competitive on landlord policies are Farmers and Foremost.

If you have tenants in place, you don't what to parade the non-players in & out. 

If you are referring to reliable coaching or mentor ship programs, join your local REIA and get to know some of the key players.