Using a friend realtor

[Reggie Maggard]

I'm am getting ready to buy a SFH rental property and have a question about whether or not to use a realtor. Additionally, my friend is an amazing realtor, lots of connection, experienced in REOs, and I have no reason to think she wouldn't do a great job. Here is my issue. I feel like I'm gonna be pretty picky and I don't wanna waste her time. Also she may not get paid depending on what I buy. thoughts?

[Jonna Weber]

I can tell you that she would much rather be given the opportunity to work with you now rather than hear later that you used someone else without talking to her.  I would have an open conversation about it now - discuss purchasing scenarios and make sure that you are on the same page.   As an investor, you can be helpful to her by driving by properties before requesting interior showings - this is a huge service to yourself and her.  Often times the neighborhood, view, lot configuration, etc. makes or breaks your interest in the property right off the bat.