Getting Started, taking the first steps

[Account Closed]

Hello! 

I am currently in the learning phase of REI, but I see a and hear a lot of the time that most people never actually get started in real estate investing!

I know how important it is to build a great team, and one of those team members is a great real estate agent. I want to work with an agent that has experience dealing with real estate investors, but obviously I am still learning and I'd have a lot of questions for them before I decided I definitely want to work with them. 

Of course I do not want to waste anyones time, but I know it's important to start taking action. My question is, is it ok to reach out to different real estate agents, tell them what you are looking for and how they can help you before making a final decision who you are going to work with? I definitely don't want to waste anyones time so if any real estate agents see this i'd love to hear your opinion! Thank you!

[Michael Paling]

Talking with several realtors shouldn't be a problem and if you tell them up front that you're not settling on any one realtor yet, most would be understanding of that. Just make sure you've got your questions ready up front so you can be straight to the point. 

Although... I like Nicholas' point. For your first deal, finding the best realtor isn't as important as getting your first deal done. So find a realtor that you like working with and is willing to help answer all your newbie questions. If you decide to change realtors after the first deal, then that's part of the business. You'll just be much further ahead than if you don't have your first deal and stressing about finding the perfect realtor.