Realtor or Not?

[Rob Ringlehan]

I'm wondering if it is better when you're starting out to work with a Realtor to find an investment property or to hit the streets on your own? I've mostly been driving the streets looking for foreclosures but have yet to make contact with an owner. I've been reading on BP or two months and looking for a property for 1 month. I'm in the Destin area near Eglin AFB in case anyone local knows of someone good to work with.