It'll give you so much clout.When you are seen as a player and someone who closes on deals, that's when the calls come.

The market has not yet settled out to 2 or 3 major players. 

If you can't get a bank to lend you money on a property, that might be a sign. 

Tell them that you are serious about running a quality STR and to have them call you at the first sign of problems.That will give them some peace of mind and have a way to get a hold of you instead of calling the cops.

I think you need to sign up on Meet Up and RSVP: Tuesday, Nov. 12 Walnut Creek  at Rotator Taproom 6pm (short notice - it's tomorrow)Thursday, Nov. 21 Oakland at Two Pitchers Brewing Company (hosted by Tyler Jahnke of Kenji Capital)Saturday, Nov. 23 Tilden Nature Area, Berkeley hike at 10am (hosted by Tyler Jahnke of Kenji Capital)Thursday Nov. 14 San Francisco - Happy Hour/Networking at Alchemist Bar and LoungeTuesday, Nov 19   San Francisco - 100% Funding for your Deal (Sports Basement at Stonestown Galleria mall)https://www.meetup.com/bayarearei/events/304151177

I suppose this could be a sign! 

Such as yard signs, lock box, MLS keys, showing appointment services, help in filling out contracts, and X hours of consulting advice. 

And finally, while there are likely some pro accounts that will only give you discounts if you are licensed, most will let anyone sign up, and are often based on volume spent at that store anyways.

So he sold his business to them and signed a lease contract with them and now selling the building.

I mean, it's always done differently, but it's the same script just different players.