These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

Here are some pointers to help you get started:Networking: To promote your new business, make use of the relationships you already have in the construction industry as well as your current professional network.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Ryan,If it is truly a separate company, you will want to have proper Insurance coverage:- General Liability (Bodily Injury or Property damage caused by your operations)- Professional Liability (aka Errors & Omissions - for damages caused by your decisions, advice,...)- Workers Compensation (even if you are not employing anyone)There are other coverage to consider depending on your operations.   

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

The importance of creating a professional transaction can also protect both parties.

And unfortunately, with the low margins in SFRs in basically all markets, once you add in $1k-2k per year of travel cost, you are likely to be cash flow negative anyways.As for me personally, it may be the level of control that I seek or lack of trust that anyone knows what I want as much as I do, but I would never buy a house sight unseen.  

Connecting with fellow investors and seeking knowledge are excellent first steps. 

Personally, this could not be worse news for my buyer/investor focused growing business, however my role is not going away anytime soon..For example, there have been numerous instances where the amount of price negotiation exceeded my compensation or transactions that without my (or a professionals) participation would likely not be as efficient, feasible or successful.

Nothing yet Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?