I believe my RE agent provides great value to my deals with market/area/comp insight, a read on other agents and sellers, updates on what's happening in the market & market players, connections to the "aggressive" bankers & appraisers and a second set of eyes on the deal.  

I know there are a few big players out there like b2r and colony.

We've had good luck w/ PNC and they are definitely one of the biggest players in town - maybe the single biggest player.Check their webpage on the small business side.

Crowdfunding makes real estate easily accessible, however, in regard to institutional/syndicated real estate investments, the advice of an expert who works in the industry every day, knows all the players and their track records, and performs due diligence on each offering is a great benefit to the client and comes at no extra cost. 

I am reading headlines about the market plunging worldwide due to the likelihood of a Trump win.  

@David MeltonMy wife and I are by no means big players in the billings market but we have done 10 or so deals there in the past few years.

It should help you find someone local.If you need help in your search or want to verify something don't hesitate to ask.For example: I have clients worldwide and things are just as easy as I e-mail them, talking on the phone.

If someone comes to me, I'll send them your way.If you need help in your search or want to verify something don't hesitate to ask.For example: I have clients worldwide and things are just as easy as I e-mail them, talking on the phone.

Knowing who is funding projects helps you understand where the big players think the market is going.  

, and there are a lot of players.