I encourage you to be a sponge, take your investors our for coffee and learn what they are looking for, why , what is the niche, what have they found to work in your areas.  

To say a agent does not encourage a seller to accept an offer is naïve at best.

Shawn Ackerman thanks man, that is great encouragement.

I don't don't deals in your area, but just wanted to encourage you to get connected with local investors at REIAs (check meetup.com) and post what type of properties or REI strategy you're looking at.

I need the positive energy and encouragement. 

So far it's been awesome and I strongly encourage you to continue evaluating properties and taking action.

I'd encourage you to check out the UBG https://www.biggerpockets.com/rei/ and listen to podcasts centered around your niche!  

No one to give that little bit of motivation or encouragement I needed to do that first deal.NetworkingRelationships are very important in this business.

Thanks everyone for these encouraging words.

I'm still trying to acquire my first rental property, but this is definitely encouraging and gives me renewed hope that I'll find my first deal soon.