If the answer is no, that means they are a broker of some type.

In-person interactions are great for building trust with potential investors.Real Estate Platforms:BiggerPockets: A robust platform for connecting with private lenders and investors.Fund That Flip, PeerStreet, Groundfloor: Online platforms connecting investors with real estate projects.Social Media Groups: Facebook and LinkedIn groups dedicated to real estate investing often have private investors or lenders looking to connect.Personal Network: Often overlooked, but friends, family, and colleagues may know individuals interested in investing.Private Money Brokers: If you're working on wholesaling deals, you may find brokers who have established relationships with private money lenders.Real Estate Agents: Some agents have connections with private investors, especially those focused on investment properties.For your 50% LTV, it's good to approach investors who may be interested in lower-risk, high-equity deals.

To elaborate how foolish this is, I receive calls on a daily basis from real estate brokers or wholesalers who ask permission to market properties I own "off market".

I am presently a broker in Redmond and will continue to do this along with the investing.  

-Help with any questions on the market/market analysis-Help find undervalued, cash flowing off market opportunitiesId love to network with others in the area, whether you are a new/seasoned investor, contractor, property manager, other agent/broker etc, shoot me a message!

Did you use a broker and did they use the Realtor Offer to Purchase and Contract?

Any referrals or recommendations for good and qualified brokers, sellers, property management companies, loan brokers, insurance brokers, mortgage brokers, contractors, etc.

You can complain to the Realtors managing broker.

I'd look for mortgage brokers in Canada. 

Lots of great info on here as well, and like they're saying the best thing to do is to find an experience broker / realtor who can help you navigate which neighborhoods to target and which ones to stay away from, as well helping you to build out your team for property managers, lenders, inspectors, contractors, ect.