Figure out a question set that helps dive into their expertise as investor-friendly agents, ask about their experience in the investment real estate space, and have them send you a few properties that could meet your goals to show that they can provide quality properties for your to analyze (hint: this is also good to see if they overpromised on their market [ex - Raleigh for cash flow]).Also with the new lawsuit, any agent that knows what they're doing will require you to sign an agency agreement prior to viewing a home.

It was an enormous rehab and I didn't have the experience or the contractors to take it on.

Please reach out if you are a Houston based broker/agent that has experience working with investors.

In my experience, you need to open the llc, then go to IRS.gov and get an EIN number.

in my experience doing this in Vegas - the gross rental income is about 50% higher. 

I have been seeing a lot of houses in the area going up for foreclosure. But the whole concept of foreclosed homes is confusing to me. Is this a good way to get into real estate investing? What are the benefits and dr...

Shows how many BP posters are willing to share experiences and knowledge - especially when the questioner asks “nicely”, LOL.

Given my experience in the field (5 years) not much but still counts right?

The information provided is based on my experience and industry knowledge but should not be considered legal, tax, or financial advice.

Worst contractor experience I've ever had.I then hired a second remediator.