Here is what one of the new people I coach from Socal did with a property in Phoenix
I helped him find. He has taken his training seriously. It’s a Subto (Subject To) that I helped him buy “off market” and he chose t...

However, the last thing you need to do is step in and play mediator. 

Could you kindly suggest the best resources or methods to identify comparable properties in the area?

With that money - I am using it to invest using the BRRRR method. 

But need a new realtor or at a minimum to have their broker step in for them in this case. 

I think right after Josh Dorkin sold the company and stepped down as CEO there was a bit of confusion on how they wanted to run the forums.

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Below are some actionable steps I plan to take after identifying a market:- find a rock star agent by referral and/or calling brokerages and asking to connect with their top producing agents- find a rock star contractor by referral and/or yelp- have control over construction by setting per diems to incentivize contractor to finish the project on time, within budget, and with good quality- leverage my rock star agent's time to check up on the construction process (checks and balances)- hire independent handymen/inspectors to check up on the construction process for a flat fee (checks and balances) There's competition everywhere, you won't escape that in any market. 

I'm taking my first steps.

Having them deposit the funds in your account each month is the only other viable method IMO.