Reputation in a Small Town

[Tim Hertz]

Hey All,

I live in a very small midwest town. I am going to start making a lot of low ball offers in my town for buy and hold rentals that meet my cap rate goals. Should I be worried about getting a reputation around town as being "the lowball guy"? Is there a way to minimize this? 

Also, I am not working with a real estate agent for buying them, as I am trying to get FSBO houses too. Should I be using an agent? What are the main pros/cons with having an agent represent me?

Thanks!