Disclaimer: I am not a financial professional and this is not financial advice.

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

Haven't any of the financial professionals noticed that something was wrong?

Do you have Real Estate Professional status?

Not a ton of young professionals except in government roles (Carson City's largest employment option), or if they want a slower pace but are still willing to commute to Reno. 

Here is my experience, I once sent out 5,000 beautifully designed, professionally printed post cards and got zero calls.

Make sure you choose a realtor who is used to travelling into your target community and not just engaging properties from behind a phone/computer screen.

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

Again, large commitment of time, patience, and ability needed.The amateur of “semi pro” investor should realize that the professional investors (such as myself) spend ALL DAY EVERY DAY doing the above.  

I recorded a virtual tour on my cell phone because I was getting tour requests I couldn't fulfill, but no one has asked to see the property since I made the recording.