Hey Ian, since you're not an active agent I would connect with some local investor-friendly agents in your market.

Are there ethical prohibitions on agents bidding or competing on a deal that their client brought to them?

Picking the right agent is key because, let’s be real, everyone sounds great until it’s time to deliver.

You’ll need an agent who knows the area well, a solid property manager, reliable contractor connections, and lenders if you plan to use private money.

@donyea @Donyea Jenkins Im happy to help if you need an agent or if you just have a question about a property.

The one disadvantage I've heard about having yourself a Real Estate Agent license is that as an agent/investor, your first fiduciary responsibility is to your buyer.

A reputable title company will keep things on track. 

I'm in agreement but I'm not entirely sure where I'm going to need to create the LLC since the property is no in our state of residence.Do I create the LLC in WI (the state the property is in) and pay for a registered agent in that state?

I know we generally talk about redlining in terms of access to mortgages and other financial instruments, but doesn't NAR have some policies around it too and how real estate agents operate around the topic?

The property was listed in the MLS by a local agent who was also the owner.