Realtors Westside Cleveland

[Eric Jelen]

I am new to REI and I'm looking to buy my first house. My plan was to buy a residential multifamily home using an FHA loan and living in one of the units. As someone just starting out, how should I search for realtors to give me some guidance? I am relatively new to the Ohio area. Are attending REIA meetings the only way or are there sites that list and review realtors in certain areas. If someone suggests a realtor, how do I know I can trust them? Are there certain questions I should ask for screening or just go with my gut feeling that they have my best interests in mind?