Loan officers with 25 years of experience typically are more experienced, and have less time per file, because they have an abundance of files.Loan officers with 25 months of experience typically are less experienced, but have more time to devote to you.I can't write my own loans, so when I'm getting a loan I prefer working with less busy people when I'm doing my own real estate investment, they're more responsive and dedicated it feels like.

I have it narrowed down to two agents, one has more general experience in the area and are part of a large organization.

I say this from experience. 

DIY A first-time DIYer can expect to spend several hours replacing a kitchen faucet.The time it takes depends on your experience and the faucet's complexity.You'll need tools like wrenches, a putty knife, and a small bucket.You'll also need materials like supply lines, silicone caulk, and plumbers tape.You may be tempted to be cheap and estimate only 30 minutes, but you should estimate an hour to be safe.What about the time to go to the property to figure out if a 2-hole or 3-hole faucet is needed, then drive to Home Depot to get it, drive back to install and then head either to the next job or back to the office?

I find it's very personal, and dependent a lot on your goals, resources, risk tolerance, location, experience, etc.

He has extensive experience with hotels and renovations.

Baselane has lease, screening, and rent collection features too but no app but it's free.Has anyone had experience using either or both?

Just because someone has experience doesn't mean that a local meetup would not be helpful.

It isn't like this a condominium where assessments are paying for common parts of the building like the roof, etc.Prior to this, I didn't have much experience serving on an HOA board and have therefore relied on the management company for their opinion on certain decisions. 

@Aubrey Eblin Thank you very much for sharing your experience with the Rent To Retirement Academy.