Choosing an buyers agent

[Thomas Ferreira Jr.]

I've spent the last several months educating myself. I've got a HELOC closing in the next few days using equity from a rental property I've been self managing for 5 years. I feel as though I have a strong understanding of a few strategies and I'm ready to go from constantly analyzing deals to actively looking for deals.

My question in, how do I choose an agent? Pretty much the only type of real estate I've ruled out is Commercial. Even then, I'd consider it if it was a building that had residential as well. (In fact I'm in love with a property that is just that, but I believe it is overpriced) I am interested in BRRR, Flip and Hold but I've decided to not make any purchases that have less than 2 of those as an option.

How do I find an investment minded realtor who is competent w/ mutlis, singles, REO/Foreclosure but can also handle a possible commercial deal? Is it weird to meet w/ several before choosing one?

Thanks in advance