For those that are self-aware, its because they can't or don't want to keep track of incoming rent transactions along side day to day transactions. 

We included some personal remarks (appreciate their patience, etc), signed it, included a photo of me and my wife, and submitted it through our agent and asked it be delivered alongside our new offer price.

You might have to find one who is not quite so local to yours or who is part of a chain like Century 21 or something that might work along side someone closer if a different branch office has the international marketing designation.

I worked alongside my architect to navigate the process and was awarded a permit.

I take on partners in deals if you want to build a team that way, knowing a local pro is putting their money alongside yours... 

However, I would love to start building a business in real estate alongside my full-time job.

The more I have the conversation the more I realize I am looking for someone to come along side me in my home repair and renovation company.

You then can use the LOC to start the cycle on another property along side the original investment money which you have from the refi working on a another property. 

I myself am a Real Estate agent in MA if you need assistance I work along side a big team of other agents who also invest.

My first deal, which I'm doing alongside of a group whose built 20,000+ units, will be thoroughly documented over the course of this 3+ year project.Patience.