As you probably know, you cannot solicit them for deals until you establish a relationship, but you can get the relationship part started if you have an inbound lead marketing strategy to collect more leads.  

I can't give you a quote on the entire job because we have not established a cause of the leak.

You can be sure that inner city business rents and rates are eye wateringly costly compared to offices established outside of the city centre and that the professional and admin staff would cost a lot more to employ.

Prove the concept is viable.3) Establish an emergency fund of 12 months. 

And even though it's not necessary right now, I'd ask them how many properties they finance as if they only will do 4, it might be worth seeking out someone right from the start who also does more than 4 financed properties so you can establish a long-term relationship right from the start.  

And you left the Triple Threat  establish a new term a The Quad Threat...Wife, Mother, Employee, and Investor.

RE is a relationships business, and often good connections are more important than capital ... this would establish you a firm connection for both of them.

Once you have established an honest reputation, you will also have that as an advantage. 

Their pitch, while pissing off some established neighborhood groups and affordable housing groups, really appeals to young people. 

Find an established ,  reputable agent who understands the business that you want to pursue  and make them a part of your team just the same as an accountant  or attorney .