Reputable contractors will likely have some sort of social media presence where you can parse through some of their previous projects and work. 

BiggerPockets is an excellent site for networking with other investors and obtaining referrals for agents who are favorable to investors.Real estate Brokers: Seek out Cypress, Katy, and Sugar Land-based brokerages with a significant presence.

However, the presence of personal items like clothes, a suitcase, and a pot on the stove inside the RV raised red flags.

Look at true, regional, drivable vacation markets instead with established STR presence 

BTW, you get what you pay for - the cheaper ones are robotic/scripted while the good ones (more expensive) have presence, personality and situational awareness -  which helps with appointment setting. 

Because of this and many other companies with HQs or a large presence here, the home prices are climbing and will continue to.

Keep in mind most cities you cant touch these folks... maybe the pendulum is swinging back to logic and protecting the innocent landowners. yea also this country needs more logic/rationality and military/police presence more.

You build your reputation and internet presence.

The size/presence of the broker house (top five, etc).2.

Look in vacation markets that don't have a strong hotel presence.