Choosing Realtors for Out-of-State Investing

[Philip C.]

Hello there,

I'm looking into investing in rental property (duplex) out of state and I've narrowed it down to 3 cities where I would like to search. Since I'm new to all this I'm not sure what the protocol is. Is it okay to ask 3 different real estate agents (one from each city) to send me listings that fit my criteria, so I can compare? In the end, I'd only be buying one property, so I want to make sure I'm not wasting the time of the other two agents. Any advice?

[Brian DiMaggio]

I'm in Atlanta, but feel free to "waste my time" I enjoy educating people on the market, I usually learn something from others as well, so it's always a win-win! I have connections in other cities as well, so I could always refer you to someone that can help.