Should I use multiple agents? What about a very close friend

[Jeremy Karja]

I am new to investing.  My plan is to invest in as many rental properties needed to generate 10k of income within 3-5 years.  My question is should I use multiple agents to find me deals?  The caveat is like most people I know many with real estate licenses but also I have 2 VERY close friends who have their license but work only part time (like 10 deals a month) and do not specialize in rental properties and also a couple other not as close friends who may be a little offended as well.  At the end of the day my business and family are priority.  The plan is if I use multiple agents then I would ONLY do the deal with the agent who brought it to me.  What should I do?  Thank you in advance for any response.