I was thinking of hiring this summer.

Just how important is this “rule”.  

That was an excellent non-answer to my question, Skyler. hihi :)No they are not all the same. some are only interested in dealing with conventional purchases other are as you say better at handling assignments or double closes, some are commercial specialty, etc....A investor friendly one would be, at least from my point of view, one that understands there may need to be some last minute wheeling, dealing, and adjustment made to close a deal, understand what needs to be done and do not freak out about creative deals.Maybe my understanding or thoughts are wrong but that's what I meant by investor friendlyregards :) 

I’m looking into buying a rental(s) in this area.

Quote from @Jordan Wilkerson: Hi Greg, can you connect with me this group as well.DM me and provide an email address

I was talking to a RE friend.He said it's a bad time to buy* rates are high* homes are expensive in most marketsLooking to hear some counterpoints. Thanks

Please get some help with this. 

But there were big articles in teh Phily paper and Baltimore sun.  

How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

Quote from @Melissa Stanley: This is a tough one.