So I'd assume as an investor that would be a great negotiation tactic for your coming in. :)Duane

As a matter of fact, the Scythians in the bible times covered themselves in tats, including their women, something they did to appear "scary and vicious" because both men/women fought in battle on horseback and used scare tactics like this to keep them from even having to go to war.

I am usually quick to download an episode with a title about how to find good deals or marketing tactics and metrics.

They don't emphasize how tricky are the comps and assessing rehab and what are the tactics to use the mls 

Thanks Mitch, I thought of that, but I'm skeptical of that tactic because if this is a conman, he most likely has 3-5 "previous clients" lined up to tell more lies.

However, one tactic I've used to start getting attention is to put together a document which outlines your investing strategy and the criteria you're planning to use in buying properties.

It seems best to meet in the middle & this would be the tactic that is most accepted by both parties, the STR investor and the HOA.

How you do is is just tactics, which will differ depending on the Realtors comfort zone, experience, knowledge, as well as his initial impression and evaluation of the homeowner.

And yes that’s an important nuance (the deceitful tactics) and really is my actual issue with how many people do it. 

Now your proposed tactic of finding the deals, closing on them and asking questions along the way is what I consider a mentorship that doesn't necessarily warrant payment (unless the questions extend to the point where it is essentially hand holding) @Ron Stasch I don't think of it as wasting my time when I mentor people in my day job.