Is this primarily because lending is more flexible and the options are broader?

Also, I believe NotesDirect has mostly owner-financed deals for sale, whereas other platforms offer a broader range of assets.

In terms of the broader industry structure, I believe residential appraisers are primarily practicing out of local firms rather than from regional or national platforms.

Does anyone have insight as to either how I could find this info on my own in other states, or better yet, comparable services that cover a broader swath of the country?

My undergrad was in accounting, but the MBA gave me a broader knowledge of business, which i believe also helps me run my personal business on the side.

@David Nacco understand wanting to use your GI Bill but it isn't necessary to become an agent, I'd recommend a broader major of business so that you can change your mind on careers, none of the degree programs really benefit REI aside from learning how to do basic math and maybe a few on the psychology of negotiating/ marketing.

Their recent pullback in some affordability-oriented programs feeds into a broader debate about the extent to which they should shoulder risk to make homeownership possible for modest-income borrowers.

So, if you want some indication of what's likely to happen to real estate, the better question to ask (about any particular event) is, "How will it affect the broader economy as a whole?" 

The properties can be in an area rated on an ABCD scale (some investors have a broader scale, this is a bit easier to rate properties on).

But still, if this passes, many areas -- including most of Old Colorado City and broader downtown -- could be off limits to STR investment in a few monthsI see this as a double edge sword.