I would check the find real estate agents link up at the top.

Here is an example: We run a fund that has a transfer agent that handles the cap table.

Its normally fee service providers who are the greatest advocates of the program, whether it be agents, PM's, coaches/gurus. 

While I do believe that some of the posters on BP are able to do a quality job self managing their portfolio of STR properties, they are spending a lot more time doing it than they’d like to admit.10 years ago in many markets STR provided outsized returns.  

If an agent like you can take care of a).

Be sure to check out the free tools BP provides to help analyze deals you may have and also market insights.

This strategy aligns well with the buy-and-hold model.Leverage Local Expertise: Partner with professionals like real estate agents familiar with rental markets and property managers who understand tenant needs.

Lastly, Rochester, the most affordable of the four, provides great opportunities for investors looking for higher cap rates (8-10%) in multifamily properties.

I usually provide our budget as well with totals spent. 

Agents:I've read/heard that areas are largely represented by specific agents.