I have recently moved to Steadley Insurance Company for my rental properties as my insurance broker found they were cheaper than Liberty Mutual Insurance which I have had in the past. 

@Kushal Shah, I'm a mortgage broker based in CA that does residential and investor loans.

But, almost everything seems to involve buying/selling in some form, and that means agents and brokers.

@Jared Carpenter, I am looking for brokers and agents first and foremost to learn more about the neighborhoods and seeing how the market is to see if it is aligned with the cashflow I am looking for. 

Buyers agents can't show a home without already having a buyer broker agency and commission agreement in place.

Hey @Joseph Johnston - I'm a broker and investor in NYC, and I've done deals in Bronx.Multifam in the boroughs are moving slower than usual, especially if it's not completely turnkey and/or has any tax incentives on it. 

Welcome @Kiara SpenceThere's alot of great points mentioned.You'll surely want to understand your budget, narrow your focus/objective, work with a lender/broker that understands your goals and put the right people in your corner to help identify deals.Are you going to reside in your primary and buy the rental?

I am in the Tampa market as an investor, broker, and property manager. 

I am aware that I need a broker's license to manage properties that I do not own.

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