By doing this, you've created a relationship by trying to provide value.

You have to approach as if you were just looking for homes in the area and develop a relationship.

Build the relationship.....offer the same in exchange.Good luck! 

My recommendation is to narrow down to the top couple areas you are interest in, maybe create a relationship with a realtor there, and then just go on Airbnb/VBRO like you are about to rent a house there - that will at least get you ideas on what you can expect a similar property to rent for.  

game is buying a few high-quality rental properties each year, with seller financing, off-market using a very relationship-oriented approach, and having no competition from other buyers.

The multifamily business is all about relationships after you choose your area (see above) you need to start meeting brokers and lenders. 2.

Markets that are growing in population, jobs, rents, and income - leveraging both demographic and economic fundamentals - all helpful risk mitigation factors- working with syndicators who've either experienced or witnessed deals go south - syndicators who are savvy enough to be conservative in their projections, set aside reserves, have created realistic sensitivity analyses, have good banking relationships in place - investing with these types of syndicators, with a track record through ups and downs, helps to decrease risk.

Only seek to build meaningful relationships with those you seek to emulate.  

Bottom line, there is no relationship between buyer and seller beyond financial.

Property managerAlthough collecting a leasing fee may not seem glamorous, it does put you in the middle of a relationship with potential future buyers and sellers.