Best way to find a good realtor in Orlando area?

[Nicholas Patricio]

Hello I am a novice investor and college student looking to find a home to house hack in the Orlando area, I have been trying to find a realtor in the area to help me find homes that meet my criteria. What should I look for in a good realtor? How do I connect with one?

[Brady Pevehouse]

Good Morning Nicholas,

I too, am an Orlando Realtor, and I also bought my first home / investment while attending college at UCF. Its actually where I met my broker back in 2000 while we were attending classes and shared the common interest of real estate. I graduated UCF in 2002 and then three years later, I went after my real estate license, as well as my mortgage broker license.

I gave up the mortgage license back in 2009, and have focused solely on real estate since. 

If you are considering lacing up the boots, building some equity and making a smart investment, then lets talk. I am still very tied into the UCF area of East Orlando, and whether you are looking at something to pay you while you attend school, or something more long term, I will be happy to share from my first buying experience, to what I have learned in the 10+ years I have working real estate in Orlando.