Network Network Network (On the fourms, 1:1 coffee/lunch with local investors, agents, lenders, and in-person at local real estate meetups) - Here is local meetups listed in BP:  https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-real-estate-events-...1. 

Found it on Zillow searches and my agent on the ground got me into a virtual tour quickly How did you finance this deal?

Generally, once you engage a Public Adjuster, your agent is out of the loop.  

Found it on Zillow searches and my agent on the ground got me into a virtual tour quickly How did you finance this deal?

That might be the single most important point - 2 out of the 3 properties have come as off market deals through our network, and we also found our attorney, accountant, agent, contractors, etc through our network.

Looking to network with lenders, agents, contractors.

3- Feel free to tag someone who is well versed in DC zoning here whether this person is an agent or a lawyer. 

Being a full time agent gives you an advantage in investing.

Also, in TX at least, only licensed agents are allowed to show properties and some of them even have locks specific to realtors.

Quote from @Stephen Morales: I'm an agent, an investor and a wholesaler.