Investor Friendly Agents vs "In the Know" Agents

[Mel Sims]

Hey BP Fam,

Of course we've all been learning all of the benefits in working with an investor friendly agent. Like us, they invest also and know all of the terminology and what we're looking for and why we're looking for certain types of properties. I also know of an agent who is reallllly involved with the market here. They know of new commercial development, know what neighborhoods will more than likely appreciate over time, know the "hidden gem" areas, etc. However, I don't believe I would call them an "investor friendly" agent only because they don't appear to work with a lot of investors and probably wouldn't know what I'm looking for and why. To me, the main benefit I would probably gain from working with them is the fact how well they know of different areas. 

So...would you work with an agent who is also an investor but doesn't help with finding off market deals, OR work with an agent who has one or two investments, but also know a lot about the market and help in finding off market deals? 

TIA!