Real estate is a long game.  Realize

Technology advancements such as email, phone calls, skype has enabled communication with a remote CPA to be seamless.

It enables you to past blame onto someone else. 

PropStream would enable you do to this if your local county recorder/assessor does not have robust data.

So, I developed a system whereby the prospect pays a one (1) time application fee which enables them to obtain rental processing anytime within the year based on predetermined criteria,(i.e. price point, area, type of house ect...), and this one time fee also includes a one (1) year enrollment into my credit analysis program to process and move them toward home ownership (Funnel Pipeline).This is a paradigm shift in one's view towards the market for sure and many don't get it.......LOL.

When you do this, she will be able to help you construct a plan that will enable you to reach your short-term goals and reap benefits that will provide the resources you'll need (and want) to reach your long-term goals.

Investment realtors are not “investor-friendly” realtors.Residential (or “investor-friendly”) realtors enable people to buy or sell homes.

What enabled you to scale? 

I could see some non-owner-occupier investors buying those types of properties and using cash for keys to get the tenants out...do some rehab (which enables them to increase MORE than the limit if approved), and get the rent up that way. 

Would you expect them to give you the tools/equipment/etc to enable you to achieve the task?