A good sign of an agent is how much business they are doing on the purchase and sale side. 

These are the people that can bring you good deals and advise you on the areas of Cleveland. 

They have a good set of advertisements that focus on their whole house strategy which is good IMHO.We are running about 50/50 on bookings for 2025 right now.

Is there a good ratio that is fare? 

Good to know as I have a property coming on the market and we had one off market offer already all cash but at 10% list price discount (which we most likely will reject).Curious if you think the california fires will assist the market since many of those people need places to live for years and I am guessing some will flee california?

You may want to find a good agent in the southern NH area as I'm hearing that market is prime for investment with people moving up from MA, but your other markets might be just as solid.Also, since you're already an agent, it's pretty easy to get your reciprocal license for NH or RI.

FlashlightTape measure/Laser measurePaper/Pen/iPadBinocularsReceptacle testerLevelMarbleDroneRespirator/Face Mask/Eye Protection/GlovesAQI testerWater pressure gaugeThermal cameraEndoscope cameraKnife Good list, in addition in my truck; ohm meter, megger, magnehelic, steel ball, air compressor  generator, plus stuff I'm forgetting

Meetup is a good place to look for these. 

I do think partnering might be a good idea for you, especially if you're somewhat limited on capital.

Mobile home parks have been good for me!