Most likely means you are in a transactional relationship or using a CPA that uses an outdated hourly billing model. 

Developing a relationship with a banker will go a long way.

Work with an insurance broker who is licensed in all 50 states and also specializes in working with investors.This will help you both build a relationship with one person and keep your asset portfolio consolidated as it continues to grow.

Is there anything else that I can do to protect our relationship and the contract we signed?

*Goes without saying, but this answer doesn't create an attorney-client relationship.

In my area it would be more like 350-400k, which I imagine is less palatable to banks.Curious if you have advise or tips for building a relationship with the bank. 

Our relationship is important to me and over the year or so he’s been working for us we kind of know what things should cost.

The seller was renting to his daughter and they had a volatile relationship.

Relationships matter and if they know your strategy will be able to execute more quickly and offer options when there are challenges.

I want an agent that knows the area well so I can buy the property right and start an ongoing relationship with a local lender.