I went to the auditor site and the property is considered a true 2 bedroom and no permits were ever pulled best I can tell when they added the third "bedroom". 

Quote from @Jared Goldwasser: I live in Los Angeles and am looking to purchase my first investment property this year -- interested in single family or duplex units.

I do my best to be the intermediate between the consumer and the seller, simply by bringing awareness to a buyer's potential.

best of luck on your journey

Hey Latoya, welcome to the BP community.Wishing you all the best on landing that first deal.

While we always strive to do our best to set investors up for success, we are not perfect by any means.

Quote from @Keith Lincoln: Here's my situation.I currently live in upstate New York but am looking to move to Texas.

Find a good real estate agent that is also an investor specialist and they can help you navigate what will get you your best ROI for your situation.  

Probably best to speak off-line if you want, so I can get context and see which direction you should probably go.

The going rate varies by market, but some agents will do it for free in exchange for any unrepresented buyer leads, while others may charge $50-$100 depending on the demand in your area.Wishing you and your wife all the best—exciting times ahead!