With home prices hitting all time highs, I was wondering what experienced real estate professionals' perspective on the Silicon Valley market was?

You might consider things like absentee owners, seniors with long time ownership (20+ years) and homeowners with Low Financial Stability Scores.I agree with that $2000 is a lot for an 11,000 name list.

There are investor-focused agents and other professionals that can help. 

In other words, all industry related professionals would be good deal sourcing points. 

Depending on your market, I'd suggest Absentee Owners with Equity, Seniors with Long-Time Ownership and Homeowners with Low Financial Stability Scores.These are good seller leads who haven't yet put their homes on the market.

Hi, we are the professional property management in Worcester county with the competitive fee.

Rental investing has progressively become a professional play leaving small guys with no real advantage until we get to a scale.

You folks have helped me understand and, even more so, appreciate the value that the senior investor brings to the table.  

There are special rules if you qualify as a real estate professional, your losses are not capped.

There are several professionals here on BP who can help you with the IRA LLC structure, including myself and Brian, do your due diligence.