The less they know about you, the happier you'll be. 

Investing out of state is a scary thought for the first timer, but you'll force yourself to be a better investor if you can invest without having to be on site.I live in WA where cash flow is scarce so I headed to the Midwest to invest and couldn't be happier!

Problem solved and I couldn't be happier with my realtor. 

Now I'm happy to say I have come out on the other end a happier man.

I work more than I did when someone else was my boss but I'm way happier. 

It's a lot of work but so far we are happier doing it.  

I would have the tenants split the 2nd $40 charge if they wanted it and I found that people were just generally happier and kept the entire place in better shape. 

At worst, a good agent should recognize and admit that dealing with investors isn't for them and refer them or tell them "no".An investor that knows what they want, should be able to quickly screen agents that are better suited for owner-occupant sales and not waste their time.If we all put a bit of this into practice, we'll all have happier Holidays:)

My first home is an owner occupied 3-family and I couldn't be happier. 

This approached worked for them and I couldn't be happier for them, but if I told everyone that they had to buy a 100+ unit for their first deal, most wouldn't get started.