What brokerage do I work for?

[Lauren Patrick]

Hello!  I am from a small town with two brokerages.  I would like to work with them but they do not have a lot of connections with Cleveland in which I primarily invest.  Does this matter?  One is Century 21 and the other is local.   I am getting my license for investment purposes.  However people know me in my small town so I think that I would get some listings.  So I feel it may be important to stick local while I build a name for myself.   I know they do write ups in the newspaper when people join their brokerage.   I would also like to be a property manager for my properties that I sell to out of state investors.  Is this aloud?  Any help with the exam I am about to take and choosing the right brokerage would be greatly appreciated!