What Option for a Brokerage Would You Recommend?

[Brian Connelly]

Hey BP Community,

With a little under 20 hours left of classes for my real estate salesperson license, I'm beginning to consider options for a brokerage post-licensure.

Ideally, I'd like to work with a broker that specializes primarily in real estate investment and works with investors. I've done a bit of research, but it seems these types of brokers/brokerages are on the less conventional side.

I currently run a marketing company that does a bit of work in real estate, and would like to continue managing this company while working for the broker. My concern, however, is that this might be a deal breaker should I disclose this in a preliminary interview with the broker.

My question to you is: Do you have any recommendations or a place to start looking for these type of investment brokerages? Are they difficult to find? Difficult to join? Would they frown upon an agent operating a separate business?