But if you have a relationship with a lender already, use them.

I have a pretty good relationship with the lenders I have been working with so I’m sure they can answer that for me. 

My first suggestion is to ask your lender, they often have strong relationships with several agents and won’t likely recommend someone they don’t trust.

New rents are $1250, which was an increase of $250, and we continued to foster a relationship with our core-four in the primary market we want to grow in. 

Most foreigners will only buy one property as a second home / rental there and they know that so they don't have the incentive to create a relationship with you.

If you have a decent relationship with the seller, ask about the tenants and see if you can get an idea of the quality of tenants (take whatever the owner says with a grain of salt).

I would figure out exactly who the decision makers are first, and then from there I would explain they can either lose the property entirely, or sell it to you and make $XX,XXX. for most reasonable people making something vs nothing make sense, but obviously relationships and emotions can determine how that goes.Good Luck

I'm in NY,NY. Looking to see if there are any people out here I can network with. Looking to invest and eager to learn. 

After a while you won't even need a tracker or a spreadsheet to be able to identify whether it's a good or bad deal just from scrolling through the Zillow/Realtor stats.More importantly, find and get to know an agent in the area you want to invest, and make it clear to them that you plan to purchase multiple houses and want to develop a long-term trusting relationship with them.

Find someone that is doing what you want to do and reach out to them. build relationships.