When it comes to REITs, there are definitely a lot of reputable brokerages out there.

Should i go the agent route?

However, he had a good reputation in the multifamily community.

Personally I was not stoked on the engagement fee and on that particular project, the listing agent (who promised to notify us if anyone else was kicking the tires on the lots) sold one of them and the project didn't make sense at the new number or units. 

At the time we received an offer from a reputable short term drug and alcohol rehab facility who operates out of SFHs in LA to rent the entire property at above market rates.

You will need to vet out a few agents or you can work with reputable wholesalers.

Working with a reputable team can ease the process.

This isn't necessarily the caseYou can have that discussion with my agent. ;-)  Well I'm an agent so that won't be necessary.

In regards of can I be unbiased yes I can - if you noticed I did not say anything negative at all I was noting the funds that have a good reputation.

Quote from @Luis Herna: Let say I am a licensed real estate agent in oklahoma and there is one buyer in new York wanting to buy a property in Texas.