Had I been in your position, I would have conducted thorough online research to identify these comps and assessed their selling prices before engaging with a realtor.In selling your investment property on the MLS, it's important to take an active role in the sales process and not solely rely on the advice of others… If the realtor suggested a significantly lower sale price without providing satisfactory justification or demonstrating a commitment to achieving a fair market value, I would have promptly sought alternative representation.

To be a real player in REI, you'll need to come in 50MM ++ and if you're at that level you focus on other things first. 

Ask questions and try to engage in as many conversations as possible to gather different opinions before making your own decisions.

You might start with the agent that listed the home for sale as they typically know the players.

It's usually very market driven though.In the market where supply outpaces the demand, be extremely careful to large player as the risk is super high.

@Alfred Dublin I'm not saying you shouldn't call around, just be aware that no lender can/will really engage with you until there's an actual deal on the table.

Also, coaches don't make players, so make sure you are committed and will have the time available to make it happen.

Do I go the CRE brokerage route to learn the markets, players and underwriting or try to add value to an existing syndicator in some way? 

@Becca F.Account ClosedIḿ glad you all really have steam left to engage these one and done posters, but I have little desire.

Looking forward to engaging with you all!