What should I look for in a real estate agent?

[Kristin Cooke]

I am newer to Bigger Pockets and brand new to investing.  I have watched several of the webinars and have been reading 2-5 blogs on the site per day.  Great information.  Thank you to all who post!

As a newbie, I have been unable to find discussions/blogs on what questions I should be asking to find the best real estate agent.  For those of you who have been doing this for a while, how did you find your real estate agent?  What questions did you ask them?  What skills are most important when looking for investment properties vs. a formal residence?

Any help would be appreciated.  Thanks!