Looking for a realtor to help me buy rental properties

[Leanna Mansour]

I am looking for a realtor to help me buy rental properties. I don't have any investments YET besides my single family home we live in/own.  I would like to start investing to bring in more income monthly to eventually cover all my expenses. 

I live in the Bay Area... most expensive place in the universe... so I probably will not invest in this area. My question is - is it better to find a realtor who lives in the location you want to buy or just one who can help you find deals in any state/city even if they aren't from there?